Section 1. Definitions.

• (A) “Middle school” means any public school, not including a charter school, that provides instruction to students in any combination of grades 6, 7, or 8.
• (B) “Middle school advanced math course” means a course identified by the [insert state education department/agency] as an advanced math course for middle school students.
• (C) “Parent” means a parent, guardian, custodian, or other person with authority to act on behalf of a student.

Section 2. Algebra I/Integrated Math I Completed No Later Than Grade 9

• (A) Each public school district shall:
  1. Offer Algebra I, or an equivalent Integrated Math I course, to all middle school students;
  2. Require that students complete Algebra I, or an equivalent Integrated Math I course, no later than grade 9; and
  3. Require written notification to parents whose student is at risk of not passing Algebra I, or an equivalent Integrated Math I course. Such written notification shall include:
     • i. A detailed and personalized math improvement plan;
     • ii. Resources available to the student both during and outside of the school day; and
     • iii. Evidence-based resources for parents to use at home.
• (B) The math improvement plan described in subsection A of this section shall, at a minimum:
  1. Be created by the teacher, principal, other pertinent school personnel, and the parent(s) of the student;
  2. Include the math knowledge and skills that are underdeveloped; and
  3. Describe the effective, evidence-based math intervention services the student will receive.

Section 3. Automatic Enrollment in Advanced Middle School Math Course.

• (A) Each middle school in this state shall automatically enroll in a middle school advanced math course a student who scores [proficient/grade level] or higher on the [insert state assessment] for math in grade 5, 6, or 7.
• (B) A parent of a student described in subsection A of this section may opt the student out of automatic enrollment under subsection A of this section.
• (C) A parent of a student who does not meet the requirements of subsection A of this section may opt the student into middle school advanced math courses.
• (D) If a student is automatically enrolled in a middle school advanced math course under this section, the public school district in which the student is enrolled shall:
  1. Provide notice of the student’s automatic enrollment to the student’s parent;
  2. Provide notice to the student’s parent of the parent’s ability to opt the student out of the automatic enrollment; and
  3. Provide transparent information to students and parents about the importance of middle school math course-taking, how middle school math course enrollment impacts the high school math sequence, the reason for the automatic enrollment policy, and a list of all math courses available to middle school students with the resulting high school math course sequence.
• (E) To ensure students succeed in middle school advanced math courses, public school districts shall provide instructional support during the school day, beyond the core math instruction, for students enrolled in a middle school advanced math course. Such instructional support may include, but shall not be limited to, the following:
  1. A specific high-quality instructional program;
  2. A set of steps used to help students improve in math;
  3. Additional instructional time;
  4. High-dosage tutoring;
  5. Small group instruction; and
  6. Technology-enabled activities.
• (F) The [insert state education department/agency] shall promulgate rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.

Section 4. Annual Report Required.

• (A) Not later than [insert future date], and not later than [insert future date] each year thereafter, the [insert state education department/agency] shall prepare a report that contains the following information:
  1. The number of students who score proficient/grade level or higher on the statewide annual end of year math assessment in grades 5 through 11, disaggregated by public school district and public school;
  2. With regard to students enrolled in a middle school advanced math course under Section 3 of this Act, the number and percentage of students, disaggregated by public school district and public school, who were:
     • i. Enrolled in advanced math courses the subsequent year, including Algebra I or an equivalent Integrated Math I course, in middle school;
     • ii. Enrolled in advanced math courses in high school;
     • iii. Not proficient/grade level but whose parent opted them in; and
     • iv. Automatically enrolled and whose parent opted them out.
  3. With regard to students enrolled in a middle school advanced math course under Section 3 of this Act, the grade 5 through 7 math scores of such students, disaggregated by public school district and public school.
  4. A list of supports offered by the public school district, together with the number and percentage of students participating in each support option.
• (B) The report required by subsection A of this section shall be submitted to the [insert legislative committee(s)] in an electronic format.