The first clarified that Title I funds may be used by willing school districts for STEM programs. Both of those provisions were added to, but ultimately removed from, an even larger education package Trabulsy passed last Session. To bolster attendance, the bill would authorize school districts to intervene earlier than current law requires when students accrue unexcused or unexplained absences. Further, it would require each district and charter school to adopt and submit an approved, evidence-based math plan — potentially adding tutoring, extra daily instruction and highly qualified math coaches — to improve student outcomes. Representatives from the Florida Citizens Alliance, Florida Family Voice and Christian Family Coalition spoke in favor of the legislation.