Section 388.1623h - Allocation to support mathematics teaching and learning(1) From the state school aid fund money appropriated in section 11, there is allocated for 2023-2024 only an amount not to exceed $25,000,000.00 to support the improvement of mathematics teaching and learning in this state over a 2-year period.(2) Funds allocated under this section must be used for grants to districts and intermediate districts for the following purposes: (a) Continued system development, capacity building, and networking spaces for early math specialists in districts and intermediate districts.(b) Support for all of the following:(i) The delivery of high-quality professional learning delivered regionally to support teachers' implementation of best practices mathematics instruction.(ii) Collaboration with researchers with expertise in early mathematics to develop resources to support implementation of best practices, including on-demand capacity building courses available to all teacher and instructional leaders in this state.(iii) The development of a process or tools, including leveraging the MiStrategyBank and the MiSTEM Regional Network, to share best practices support for math goals in this state's continuous improvement process.(c) Incentives and supports for K to 5 schools in the purchasing and implementation of high-quality mathematics instructional materials programs to engage students in equitable high-quality mathematics learning experiences through a guided adoption process through intermediate districts.(d) Supports for the expansion of math recovery specialists statewide through intermediate districts. These specialists must do all of the following: (i) Support the implementation of research-based diagnostic assessments, learning progressions, and high-quality instructional tools to help participants increase student understanding and achievement.(ii) Build upon the assets of math recovery in this state.(iii) Expand and begin to sustain the efforts specific to this state's mathematics essentials and the collaboration between the department and state educational organizations focused on increasing mathematics achievement.(e) Supports for secondary schools in offering supplemental just-in-time, personalized support programs.(3) To receive funding under this section, districts and intermediate districts must apply for the funding in a form and manner determined by the department. Notwithstanding section 17b, the department shall make payments under this section on a schedule determined by the department.(4) The funds allocated under this section for 2023-2024 are a work project appropriation, and any unexpended funds for 2023-2024 are carried forward into 2024-2025. The purpose of the work project is to support improvement of mathematics teaching and learning in this state. The estimated completion date of the work project is September 30, 2025.Added by 2023, Act 103,s 36, eff. 10/1/2023.