TEA update: SB 2124 (Middle School Advanced Mathematics Program)

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• Middle School Advanced Mathematics Programs – Public Comment
• Middle School Advanced Mathematics Programs – Webinar

Middle School Advanced Mathematics Programs – Public Comment

TEA has published a proposed rule on the new middle school advanced mathematics programs required by Senate Bill 2124 (88th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2023). The proposal outlines the requirements related to automatic enrollment of certain middle school students into an advanced mathematics program designed to prepare students to enroll in Algebra I in Grade 8.

To view the proposed rule and submit public comments, visit the Proposed Commissioner of Education Rules webpage. The proposed rule is listed under Proposed New 19 TAC Chapter 74, Curriculum Requirements, Subchapter DD, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Mathematics Instruction, §74.2101, Middle School Advanced Mathematics Program.

The public comment period for the proposal runs from February 23, 2024, to March 25, 2024.

Middle School Advanced Mathematics Programs – Webinar

In support of the proposed commissioner’s rules on middle school advanced mathematics programs, TEA will be hosting a webinar on the new middle school advanced mathematics programs required by Senate Bill 2124 (88th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2023). The webinar is scheduled for March 28, 2024, at 2 pm CDT. You must register in advance. All are welcome and can sign up at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JOHpjPkASb-MT-Qm3_Uy8w. If the system does not allow you to register, select the “sign up free” link and follow the directions from there.

For additional information, please use the Curriculum Help Desk with “Middle School Advanced Math Program webinar” as the subject.

Thank you for your commitment to serving Texas students.

Mathematics Team
Curriculum Standards and Student Support Division
curriculum@tea.texas.gov
(512) 463-9581