HB 1030 Georgia House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Math Matters Act; enact

Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to enact the "Math Matters Act"; to require the State Board of Education to adopt content standards for middle and high school advanced math courses; to require local education agencies to establish advance math courses in middle school and high school; to require the Professional Standards Commission to ensure students completing teacher certification programs have the knowledge and skills to teach math including the four strands of mathematical proficiency; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Issues: ✓ Education

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Mar 2026

House Passage

Feb 2026

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

Signed into Law

May 2026

Introduced Jan 27, 2026 Signed May 5, 2026

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What changed between versions

LC 49 2645S/hcs → HB 1030/AP* · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill was finalized into law after passing both legislative chambers, shifting the text from a committee substitute to the final version. The most significant substantive change is the redefinition of 'advanced math courses' from a specific list of courses designated by the State Board of Education to a broader definition of any course more rigorous than a standard grade-level course. Additionally, the bill now explicitly requires the Department of Education to provide guidance and technical assistance to local schools, and it expands the scope of automatic enrollment for advanced math to include students in grades six through ten.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded to include grades six through ten for advanced math enrollment and guidance, whereas the previous version focused primarily on middle school and high school with specific course examples.

DEFINITION

The definition of 'advanced math course' was changed from a specific list of courses designated by the State Board of Education to a broader definition of any math course that is more rigorous than a standard grade-level course.

REQUIREMENT

A new requirement was added for the Department of Education to provide guidance and technical assistance to local education agencies in developing and implementing advanced math courses.

New requirements were added to ensure students in advanced math courses receive reasonable instructional support beyond core instruction and access to a system of supports for success.

ELIGIBILITY

Automatic enrollment eligibility for advanced math courses was expanded to include students in grades six through ten, not just middle and high school students as previously outlined.

TIMELINE

The timeline for adopting content standards was adjusted to cover grades eight through ten by January 1, 2027, with implementation beginning in the 2027-2028 school year.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 23, 2026 · House Feb 25, 2026

How they voted

44–0

Passed · 3 other

Total votes 47

Mar 23, 2026

D Democratic18

15 Yea 3

83% Yea

R Republican29

29 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Amendments

May 5, 2026

Signed into law

Act 394

upper

May 5, 2026

Signed into law

House Date Signed by Governor

lower

Mar 27, 2026

Introduced

House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub

lower

Mar 23, 2026

Upper · Passed

Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute

upper

Mar 16, 2026

Upper · Passed

Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

upper

Feb 26, 2026

Committee

Senate Read and Referred

upper

Feb 25, 2026

Lower · Passed

House Passed/Adopted By Substitute

lower

Feb 20, 2026

Lower · Passed

House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

lower

Jan 27, 2026

Introduced

House Hopper

lower

6 primary · 0 co-sponsors