HB 494-FN - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES
20Feb2025... 0172h
10Apr2025... 0973h
2025 SESSION
25-0805
02/11
HOUSE BILL 494-FN
AN ACT relative to the math learning communities program.
SPONSORS: Rep. Ladd, Graf. 5
COMMITTEE: Education Funding
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AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill makes changes to the math learning communities program in public secondary schools.
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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.
Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]
Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
20Feb2025... 0172h
10Apr2025... 0973h 25-0805
02/11
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty Five
AN ACT relative to the math learning communities program.
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
1 Math Learning Communities Program in Public Secondary Schools. RSA 193-I is repealed and reenacted to read as follows:
CHAPTER 193-I
MATH LEARNING COMMUNITIES PROGRAM IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS
193-I:1 Program Established. The commissioner of education shall establish and encourage the implementation of a math program of studies to be known as math learning communities to meet the needs of any student who requires a better understanding of requisite math knowledge and skills to successfully transition from high school, to college, and career. Math learning communities shall be made available statewide to all public secondary schools and shall be administered through the community college system of New Hampshire in partnership with public secondary schools that offer the program. Students who continue to struggle with mastering mathematical concepts and/or fail to thrive in math courses taught using conventional methods, and who are not prepared to engage in the mathematical reasoning and application required for college, their careers, or for everyday challenges throughout their lives, shall have access to this program of study and shall be encouraged to participate.?
193-I:2 Structure and Sequence.
I. The department shall encourage every public high school in the state to consider placement in the program’s courses for students who may benefit from this program. The program of studies will consist of one or more high-school level courses that progress through the mastery of Algebra 2 concepts necessary for college admission and success.? A student who has demonstrated mastery of Algebra 2 concepts shall be considered for dual-enrollment, college-level mathematics courses.
II. Math learning communities will include ongoing training and professional development for teachers in the program on learning strategies designed to engage and support students who have not retained mastery of prior mathematical learning and/or are reluctant mathematical learners.? Opportunities for teachers in the program across the state to connect in a community of practice will also be offered.
193-I:3 Report. The community college system of New Hampshire shall annually submit a report listing the New Hampshire high schools that are partners in the math learning communities program to the department of education, the house education committee, and the senate education committee no later than October 1. The submitted report shall contain, but not be limited to, the total number of students participating in the program’s courses; the number of participants in training, professional development, and community of practice offerings; a summary of data-based student achievement and growth; and any other information as determined by the community college system of New Hampshire.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect July 1, 2025.
25-0805
4/17/25
HB 494-FN- FISCAL NOTE
AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE (AMENDMENT #2025-0973h)
AN ACT relative to the math learning communities program.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This bill relates to the math learning communities program and is not expected to have an impact on state, county and local expenditures or revenue.
AGENCIES CONTACTED:
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| Date | Amendment |
|---|---|
| Feb. 6, 2025 | 2025-0172h |
| March 28, 2025 | 2025-0973h |
| Date | Body | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 21, 2025 | House | Hearing |
| Feb. 4, 2025 | House | Exec Session |
| Feb. 4, 2025 | House | Floor Vote |
| March 17, 2025 | House | Exec Session |
| March 28, 2025 | House | Floor Vote |
| April 22, 2025 | Senate | Hearing |
| May 1, 2025 | Senate | Floor Vote |
May 1, 2025: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/01/2025; SJ 11
April 24, 2025: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/01/2025; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 19
April 15, 2025: Hearing: 04/22/2025, Room 101, LOB, 09:30 am; SC 18
April 11, 2025: Introduced 03/27/2025 and Referred to Education; SJ 10
April 10, 2025: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2025-0973h: MA VV 04/10/2025
April 10, 2025: Amendment # 2025-0973h (NT): AA VV 04/10/2025
March 31, 2025: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0973h (NT) 03/28/2025 (Vote 25-0; CC) HC 19 P. 11
March 14, 2025: Executive Session: 03/17/2025 01:15 pm LOB 210-211
Feb. 25, 2025: Division II Work Session: 03/07/2025 09:00 am LOB 209
Feb. 20, 2025: Referred to Finance 02/20/2025 HJ 6 P. 40
Feb. 20, 2025: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2025-0172h: MA VV 02/20/2025 HJ 6 P. 40
Feb. 20, 2025: Amendment # 2025-0172h: AA VV 02/20/2025 HJ 6 P. 40
Feb. 5, 2025: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0172h 02/04/2025 (Vote 18-0; RC) HC 12 P. 16
Jan. 29, 2025: Executive Session: 02/04/2025 09:45 am LOB 205-207
Jan. 15, 2025: Public Hearing: 01/21/2025 10:45 am LOB 205-207
Jan. 14, 2025: Introduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Education Funding HJ 3 P. 13