The bill establishes a "Math Lab Pilot Project" within the Public School Code, aimed at enhancing math proficiency among students in kindergarten through sixth grade. This three-year pilot program will allow participating public schools to create dedicated math labs that focus on hands-on and project-based learning. The program requires school districts to staff these labs with qualified teachers and emphasizes small group and interactive learning. Schools will collect and evaluate data on student performance before, during, and after the project to assess its effectiveness, with reports submitted to the department and made available to the governor and legislature.

To fund this initiative, the bill appropriates $3 million from the general fund for the fiscal years 2026 through 2028, specifically for staffing, materials, technology, and professional development related to the math labs. Each participating school district can apply for annual grants of at least $100,000, and the department will oversee the project, providing technical assistance and developing application criteria. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.