# Georgia HB 1030: Math Matters Act; enact

Georgia HB 1030, Math Matters Act; enact, is a 2025-2026 Regular Session House bill sponsored by Sandy Donatucci (Republican), Matt Dubnik (Republican), Chris Erwin (Republican) and 3 others; status signed, last action 2026-07-01 (Effective Date) (as of 2026-10-19).

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## Facts
- Bill: Georgia HB 1030
- State: Georgia
- Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
- Title: Math Matters Act; enact
- Status: signed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-01-27
- Last action: 2026-07-01, Effective Date
- Sponsors: Sandy Donatucci (Republican), Matt Dubnik (Republican), Chris Erwin (Republican), Scott Hilton (Republican), Soo Hong (Republican), Jan Jones (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Subjects: Education, Education and Youth, General Bill
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 3 (380 yes, 0 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 4

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- Automatic advanced math placement for students: benefit, medium. 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. P…
- Guaranteed math time for younger students: benefit, medium. 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. Th…
- More school support for advanced math: benefit, medium. 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. St…
- Stronger math preparation for future teachers: benefit, low. 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…

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Sandy Donatucci (Republican), House
- Sponsor: Matt Dubnik (Republican), House
- Sponsor: Chris Erwin (Republican), House
- Sponsor: Scott Hilton (Republican), House
- Sponsor: Soo Hong (Republican), House
- Sponsor: Jan Jones (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Steven McNeel (Republican), Senate

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-03-27 | House | Agree to Senate Substitute | pass | 158 | 0 | 9 |
| 2026-03-23 | Senate | PASSAGE BY SUBSTITUTE | pass | 51 | 0 | 4 |
| 2026-02-25 | House | PASSAGE | pass | 171 | 0 | 4 |

## Actions (16)

- 2026-07-01: Effective Date
- 2026-05-05: House Date Signed by Governor (House)
- 2026-05-05: Act 394
- 2026-04-10: House Sent to Governor (House)
- 2026-03-27: House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub (House)
- 2026-03-23: Senate Third Read (Senate)
- 2026-03-23: Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute (Senate)
- 2026-03-18: Senate Read Second Time (Senate)
- 2026-03-16: Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute (Senate)
- 2026-02-26: Senate Read and Referred (Senate)
- 2026-02-25: House Third Readers (House)
- 2026-02-25: House Passed/Adopted By Substitute (House)
- 2026-02-20: House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute (House)
- 2026-01-29: House Second Readers (House)
- 2026-01-28: House First Readers (House)
- 2026-01-27: House Hopper (House)

## Bill text

- HB 1030/AP* (v8): [PDF](https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/247871)

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## Sources
- [HB 1030/AP* (v8) (PDF)](https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/247871)

## Related
- [SB 160: Reckless Stunt Driving; a motor vehicle involved in a second offense of reckles…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/GA-SB160-2025-2026)
- [SB 384: Motor Vehicle; optional five-year motor vehicle registration and revalidation f…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/GA-SB384-2025-2026)
- [SB 76: License Plates; specialty license plate benefitting the Georgia Veterans Servic…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/GA-SB76-2025-2026)
- [SB 406: "Georgia Property Owners' Bill of Rights Act"; enact](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/GA-SB406-2025-2026)
- [HB 1391: Specialty license plates; honor public safety officers; establish](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/GA-HB1391-2025-2026)
- [HB 1344: Georgia Insurance Affordability and Claims Integrity Act; enact](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/GA-HB1344-2025-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/GA-HB1030-2025-2026 (as of 2026-10-19).