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GeorgiaHB 10302025-2026 Regular SessionHouse

Math Matters Act; enact

Sponsored By: Sandy Donatucci (Republican), Matt Dubnik (Republican), Chris Erwin (Republican), Scott Hilton (Republican), Soo Hong (Republican), Jan Jones (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Automatic advanced math placement for students

Starting in 2027–28, Georgia schools automatically enroll qualifying students in grades 6–10 in advanced math. Students qualify through a prior-year distinguished learner score on a state math test or local proficiency measures considering math coursework or GPA. Parents can withdraw their child. Parents can also request placement after a prior-year proficient state math score; schools must approve or hold a readiness meeting before approval. Beginning July 1, 2026, schools must tell parents of proficient or distinguished students about advanced courses, access goals, and college and career preparation.

Guaranteed math time for younger students

Starting in 2027–28, Georgia students in grades 4–5 must get at least 60 minutes of core math each school day. Schools can provide at least 300 minutes per week instead. Beginning July 1, 2026, the law bars waivers of this math section under the listed school-system and local-board waiver rules. That waiver ban also covers charter systems and completion special schools.

More school support for advanced math

Beginning July 1, 2026, Georgia schools must give advanced math students reasonable support beyond core lessons and a system of supports. Options include extra instruction time, intensive tutoring, small groups, and technology-based activities during the school day; not every option is required. Starting the same date, the state education department must help schools develop and run advanced math courses for grades 6–7. By January 1, 2027, the state board must set advanced math course standards for grades 8–10. These must include at least Enhanced Algebra: Concepts and Connections.

Stronger math preparation for future teachers

Beginning July 1, 2026, Georgia’s Professional Standards Commission must set math training standards for elementary teacher certification programs. Training covers problem solving, procedural fluency, conceptual understanding, and productive attitudes toward math. It also covers evidence-based math teaching, effective help for struggling students, and using student data to guide lessons. Beginning July 1, 2028, required teacher certification tests must align with developmentally appropriate, evidence-based reading and math instruction. This covers the Georgia Assessments for Certification of Educators and other tests required by the commission.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Sandy Donatucci

    Republican • House

  • Matt Dubnik

    Republican • House

  • Chris Erwin

    Republican • House

  • Scott Hilton

    Republican • House

  • Soo Hong

    Republican • House

  • Jan Jones

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Steven McNeel

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 380 • No: 0

House vote • 3/27/2026

Agree to Senate Substitute

Yes: 158 • No: 0 • Other: 9

Senate vote • 3/23/2026

PASSAGE BY SUBSTITUTE

Yes: 51 • No: 0 • Other: 4

House vote • 2/25/2026

PASSAGE

Yes: 171 • No: 0 • Other: 4

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective Date

    7/1/2026

  2. House Date Signed by Governor

    5/5/2026House

  3. Act 394

    5/5/2026

  4. House Sent to Governor

    4/10/2026House

  5. House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub

    3/27/2026House

  6. Senate Third Read

    3/23/2026Senate

  7. Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute

    3/23/2026Senate

  8. Senate Read Second Time

    3/18/2026Senate

  9. Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

    3/16/2026Senate

  10. Senate Read and Referred

    2/26/2026Senate

  11. House Third Readers

    2/25/2026House

  12. House Passed/Adopted By Substitute

    2/25/2026House

  13. House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

    2/20/2026House

  14. House Second Readers

    1/29/2026House

  15. House First Readers

    1/28/2026House

  16. House Hopper

    1/27/2026House

Bill Text

  • HB 1030/AP* (v8)

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