In 2023, Colorado passed HB23-1231: Math In Pre-Kindergarten Through Twelfth Grade. This groundbreaking bipartisan legislation is the first of its kind in the nation, implementing a holistic, all-encompassing approach to addressing the 50,000 Colorado students who are currently struggling with math. In 2019, 8th-grade students received a NAEP score of 285 in math. By 2022, that score had decreased by 10 points to 275, a trend that is not unique to Colorado, but still jarring to educators, advocates, legislators, and parents alike. This $28 million investment utilizes evidence-informed strategies through a free train-the-trainer model that trains current and future educators, as well as caregivers, enabling them to fully participate in getting their student(s) back on track to math proficiency alongside educators. Creating specific and narrow language to truly capture the essence of the bill without being over-prescriptive or burdensome to schools and school districts was challenging. The bill was also met with opposition from certain assembly members, citing concerns regarding the cost of the legislation. Because of the gravity and urgency of students’ math proficiency, investing one-time funding in math curriculum and intervention was a priority to mitigate this imminent crisis our state is facing.