A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the Iowa statewide assessment of student progress and programs for gifted and talented children, and by requiring school districts to develop an advanced mathematics pathway and implement procedures for subject acceleration and whole-grade acceleration, and including applicability provisions.

Summary

The bill changes how statewide tests are given, sets uniform rules for identifying and serving gifted students, and obligates every school district to create an advanced mathematics pathway and acceleration procedures. It automatically places high‑performing students into more rigorous courses unless parents object. The changes are funded through existing state aid to districts.

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