With the passage of HB 162 (2024), the law establishes mathematics proficiency is essential for all Kentucky students to achieve the academic goals established in KRS 158.6451. It is Kentucky's goal that all children have the skills necessary to demonstrate procedural skill and fluency, building from conceptual understanding to application, in order to solve real-world problems (KRS 158.791(1)(b)).
Per
KRS 158.791(2)(a), it is the intent of the General Assembly that every elementary school:
Provide comprehensive schoolwide reading and mathematics instruction aligned to reading, writing, and mathematics standards required by
KRS 158.6453 and outlined in administrative regulation promulgated by the Kentucky Board of Education;
- Provide a multi-tiered system of supports to support and engage all students in learning to apply mathematical content and practices at a proficient level, meaning a level that reflects developmentally appropriate grade-level performance, by the end of grade five (5); and
- Ensure quality instruction for reading and mathematics by highly trained teachers and intervention by individuals most qualified to provide the intervention.
Per
KRS 158.791(2)(b), it is the intent of the General Assembly that every middle and high school:
- Ensure that teachers have the skills to help all students develop critical content knowledge, strategies, and skills for subject-based reading and grade-level appropriate mathematics;
- Provide a multi-tiered system of supports to support and engage all students in learning to apply mathematical content and practices at a proficient level; and
- Ensure all students routinely have opportunities to experience high-quality mathematics instruction, learn challenging, grade-level appropriate mathematics content and practices, and receive the necessary support to make progress toward proficiency.
Jennifer Fraley, Ed.D.
Office of Teaching and Learning
300 Sower Blvd. – 5th floor
Frankfort, KY 40601
502.892.6426 Ext. 4122
Twitter: @KyDeptofEd
jennifer.fraley@education.ky.gov