MATH LAB PILOT PROJECT

SB 116 creates a three-year pilot program for math labs in New Mexico public schools serving kindergarten through sixth grade. Participating schools must establish dedicated math labs with at least one qualified teacher, focus on small-group hands-on learning aligned with standards, and provide teacher training. The state appropriates $3 million (2026-2028) to fund grants of at least $100,000 per participating school annually, requiring schools to track student math proficiency data and report outcomes. The bill was referred to committees but was postponed indefinitely on June 3, 2025, meaning it is not currently active.