Bill
LC 2889
Overview: Bill Number: LC 2889, Title: Encourage academic excellence through high-quality instructional materials, Status: (LC) Draft Died in Process, Introduced: December 12, 2024
Overview: Bill Number: LC 2889, Title: Encourage academic excellence through high-quality instructional materials, Status: (LC) Draft Died in Process, Introduced: December 12, 2024
Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to improve the quality of instructional materials used in K-12 public schools. The legislation aims to ensure that students have access to high-quality, standards-aligned learning resources that support academic achievement and prepare them for college and career success.
Key Provisions:
- Requires the state Department of Education to establish a review process for evaluating and approving instructional materials for use in public schools
- Mandates that all instructional materials used in core academic subjects meet rigorous quality standards, including alignment with state learning standards
- Provides funding for school districts to purchase approved, high-quality instructional materials
- Requires ongoing professional development for teachers on effectively utilizing the approved materials
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- K-12 public school students will benefit from access to higher-quality, more engaging learning resources
- Teachers will receive support to better integrate the approved materials into their instruction
- School districts will need to allocate funding to purchase the required instructional materials
- The state Department of Education will be responsible for establishing the review and approval process
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
This bill was introduced in the state legislature but did not advance past the draft stage and ultimately died in the legislative process. If reintroduced in the future, it would need to go through the full committee review, floor debate, and voting procedures before potentially becoming law.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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