(1) There is created in the State Treasury a special fund to be known as the “Moving Mathematics in Mississippi Fund.” The fund shall consist of money appropriated by the Legislature, grants, gifts and other monies as authorized by law.
(2) Monies in the fund shall be used by the department solely for the purposes of this chapter, including, but not limited to:(a) Personnel or contracts for mathematics coaches;(b) Adoption, licensing or development of the K–5 Mathematics Screener and technical work to set, report and maintain the Grade 5 Statewide Assessment Algebra-Readiness Indicator and related data systems;(c) Professional development content and delivery;(d) Regional trainings and travel;(e) Evaluation and reporting; and(f) Program management and operations.
(a) Personnel or contracts for mathematics coaches;
(b) Adoption, licensing or development of the K–5 Mathematics Screener and technical work to set, report and maintain the Grade 5 Statewide Assessment Algebra-Readiness Indicator and related data systems;
(c) Professional development content and delivery;
(d) Regional trainings and travel;
(e) Evaluation and reporting; and
(f) Program management and operations.
(3) Of the monies appropriated in the fund for any fiscal year, any unexpended balances as of June 30 of that fiscal year, not otherwise obligated, shall lapse into the State General Fund at the end of the fiscal year.