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SB 1112

Mathematics Instruction

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Alexis Calatayud

Florida bill addressing mathematics instruction standards in public schools; died in Education Pre-K-12 Committee without advancing through the legislature.

Died in Education Pre-K - 12
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Bill Summary · SB 1112

Legislative bill overview

SB 1112 is a Florida bill introduced by Senator Alexis Calatayud that addresses mathematics instruction standards or curriculum requirements in the state's public schools. The bill was referred to multiple committees including Education Pre-K-12 and Appropriations but did not advance, being indefinitely postponed and ultimately dying in committee.

Why is this important

Mathematics curriculum standards directly affect how students develop critical quantitative reasoning skills essential for STEM careers, college readiness, and workforce competitiveness. Changes to math instruction can influence student achievement gaps, teacher preparation requirements, and educational funding allocations across Florida's school districts.

Potential points of contention

  • Curriculum standards debate: Disagreement over which mathematical approaches (traditional algorithms vs. conceptual understanding vs. problem-based learning) are most effective
  • Implementation costs: New instructional requirements may require teacher professional development, updated materials, and curriculum redesign with associated expenses
  • Grade-level appropriateness: Questions about whether proposed changes align with cognitive development research and student readiness at specific grade levels

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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