Assembly Bill 615 mandates that school boards and independent charter schools in Wisconsin develop and implement a numeracy assessment plan for students in grades kindergarten through eight. This plan requires the administration of numeracy screening assessments at least three times each school year, starting in the 2026-27 school year. The assessments aim to identify students at risk of not meeting grade-level mathematics standards. Additionally, the bill stipulates that schools must provide quality math tutoring to these at-risk students and develop personal mathematics plans for those identified as needing further intervention based on consecutive assessment results.

Furthermore, the bill requires school districts or independent charter schools where fewer than 51% of fourth graders achieve a proficient score on the Forward Exam to create a mathematics achievement plan. The Department of Public Instruction (DPI) is tasked with developing a model mathematics achievement plan that includes performance goals, evidence-based strategies, and professional development plans for educators. The bill emphasizes the importance of explicit instruction and quality tutoring in improving student outcomes in mathematics.