AN ACT relating to middle school advanced mathematics.

Amend KRS 158.6453 to require a local board of education to maintain a district plan on the promotion of advanced coursework in mathematics; beginning with the 2028-2029 school year, establish requirements for the plan to automatically enroll students in grade 8 into Algebra I or higher courses for high school credit with specific conditions; until the 2036-2037 school year, direct the Kentucky Department of Education to submit a report on students in grade 8 taking…

Introduced: February 26, 2026

Last action: February 26, 2026

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This bill would require Kentucky school districts to automatically enroll eighth graders in Algebra I or a higher math course that counts for high school credit, starting in the 2028-2029 school year. Each district would need a formal plan for offering advanced math coursework, and superintendents would be responsible for submitting details on how the plan will be carried out. The state Department of Education would also report to lawmakers on how many eighth graders…

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