Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to modify the mission of the Minnesota Math Corps program, which aims to provide instructional support to elementary and middle school students to enhance their mathematics skills. The bill also appropriates funding for these changes.

Main Provisions

• Modification to the Math Corps Program: The bill revises the existing program by empowering ServeMinnesota AmeriCorps members to use a data-based problem-solving model for math instruction. This aims to provide targeted support to students and teachers.
• Emphasis on Evidence-Based Instruction: The program must incorporate instructional methods that are based on reliable, trustworthy, and valid evidence to ensure that the learning methods used are successful in improving student math proficiency.
• Mission Objectives: The focus is on accelerating student learning in foundational mathematics skills to help students achieve state academic standards and prepare for long-term workforce proficiency.
• Biennial Reporting: A biennial report must be submitted to the appropriate legislative committees. This report will assess and evaluate the data from the program to determine its effectiveness.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The amendment clarifies and strengthens the mission of the Minnesota Math Corps by specifying the use of evidence-based practices and requiring regular evaluation through biennial reports to gauge the program's success and effectiveness.

Relevant Terms

• Minnesota Math Corps
• Instructional support
• Evidence-based instruction
• ServeMinnesota AmeriCorps
• Foundational mathematics skills
• Academic standards
• Biennial report