California mandates new math screening and tutoring for K-2 students to address low proficiency

California schools will now be required to test all kindergartners, first-, and second-graders for basic math skills and provide targeted tutoring or other support for those who need assistance. This new policy, enacted under Senate Bill 1067, aims to improve the state's math proficiency, which saw only 37% of students meeting grade-level standards last year. The bill's sponsors believe this is an important step to help more children succeed in math.