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.

This bill requires Iowa school districts to implement several education changes. It mandates annual math and English language arts assessments for grades 3-11 and science for grades 5, 8, and 10-11, while establishing new procedures for identifying gifted students using multiple data sources (like test scores and teacher input) and ensuring equitable access across all student groups. Districts must create an "advanced mathematics pathway" to help students complete algebra I by grade nine and automatically enroll students scoring "advanced" in math/ELA assessments into higher-level courses. Additionally, districts must develop clear procedures for subject acceleration (moving ahead in one subject) and whole-grade acceleration (skipping a full grade), including support for learning gaps and parental notification options.