--- title: "Ohio SB 19 Math Intervention Funding | Times Tables Software | XTables Champions" description: "Ohio SB 19 and Florida HB 5001 are releasing new EdTech funding in 2026. 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It's part of a broader push to close attainment gaps at primary level and comes with state funding tied to compliance. Districts are expected to identify and deploy tools and approaches that have a credible, research-grounded rationale rather than simply being digital or modern." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What does \"evidence-based\" mean for EdTech tools under SB 19?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Under SB 19, \"evidence-based\" means a tool or approach that draws on recognised educational research to support its design. For maths fluency tools, this typically includes things like retrieval practice, spaced repetition, and structured low-stakes assessment. Districts should be able to articulate why a chosen tool is likely to help struggling students, not just that it's popular or well-reviewed." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is Florida HB 5001 and how is it different from Ohio SB 19?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Florida's HB 5001 specifically allocates state funding for personalised math technology at the district level. While Ohio's SB 19 focuses on the mandate to provide evidence-based interventions, Florida's bill is more directly tied to a funding allocation for EdTech tools. Both represent a significant legislative signal that states are prioritising maths fluency and are willing to back that priority with real budget." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Why is times tables fluency relevant to SB 19 compliance?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Multiplication fluency is one of the most well-documented early bottlenecks in maths development. When students lack automatic recall of times tables, their cognitive load increases across every subsequent maths topic, from long division to fractions to algebra. Structured, evidence-based times tables practice directly addresses the kind of foundational gap that SB 19 is designed to close." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "When is the 2026 EdTech funding available and how should districts prepare?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "State-level EdTech funding tied to bills like SB 19 and HB 5001 is expected to become available during the 2026 legislative and budget cycle, though exact timing varies by state and district. Districts should begin evaluating and piloting tools now rather than waiting for budgets to finalise. Having a compliant tool already assessed means you can move quickly when the funding window opens." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What should an Ohio or Florida district look for in a math intervention tool?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Look for tools that are built on a clear, explainable learning framework. Retrieval practice, spaced repetition, and confidence-building through low-stakes repetition are strong indicators of a well-designed product. Equally important is whether the tool sustains engagement over time, particularly for students who already have negative associations with maths. A tool that only works for the first two weeks isn't a meaningful intervention." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How does XTables Champions relate to SB 19 compliance requirements?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "XTables Champions is a times tables fluency platform designed around the kind of structured, retrieval-based practice that sits within the evidence-based framework SB 19 references. We're a young, founder-led company and we're transparent about that. If you're an Ohio or Florida district looking to evaluate options for your maths intervention budget, we'd encourage you to reach out for a direct conversation about whether we're the right fit for your students." } } ] } ] --- [ XTables Champions Part of the ESSTA Kids family ](/Welcome) [About Us](/About)[Rewards ](/OurRewards) Tips & Tricks [Games](/Games)Login [ XTables Champions Part of the ESSTA Kids family ](/Welcome) [Learn](/levels-and-progression) [Games](/GamesOverview) [All Games](/GamesOverview)[Connect Four](/connect-four)[Guess Who?](/guess-who)[Times Tables Bingo](/times-tables-bingo)[Snap!](/snap)[Play with Friends](/games/play-with-friends)[Play against Champion](/games/play-against-champion) [Every Learner](/times-tables-for-every-learner) [Adaptive Learning](/adaptive-times-tables-learning) [Schools](/ForSchools) [Lunchtime Clubs](/LunchtimeClubs)[SENCO Support](/SchoolSencoInfo)[Homework Setting](/SchoolHomeworkSetting)[Whole-Class Games](/SchoolWholeClassGames)[Level Matching](/SchoolLevelMatching) [Wellbeing](/wellbeing-and-safeguarding) [Pricing](/pricing) Log In / Sign Up [Back to all articles](/Blog) # Ohio SB 19 Math Intervention Funding | Times Tables Software 4 August 2026 If you work in an Ohio school district and you haven't yet looked closely at SB 19, now is the time. The short version: the state is requiring districts to provide evidence-based interventions for students who are struggling in maths, and that requirement comes with real budget behind it. This isn't a distant policy shift. The funding is moving in 2026, and the districts that have already identified compliant tools will be the ones ready to act when it does. I'm Elisa, a content writer at XTables Champions. When I looked into this legislative development, what struck me immediately was how specific and practical these bills actually are. This isn't vague "invest in education" language. Ohio's SB 19 names the expectation plainly: struggling students must receive structured, evidence-based intervention. And Florida's HB 5001 goes a step further, allocating dedicated funding specifically for personalised math technology. Two large states, two clear signals pointing in the same direction. ## What SB 19 Actually Requires (And Why "Evidence-Based" Is the Key Phrase) The phrase "evidence-based" appears throughout SB 19, and I want to be straightforward about what that means for procurement decisions. It isn't enough for a tool to be digital, engaging, or popular. Districts need to be able to point to a credible rationale for why a given intervention works for struggling learners, ideally grounded in how children actually develop mathematical fluency. What I keep coming back to when I read the research on early maths struggles is this: fluency with multiplication facts is one of the most consistently documented bottlenecks for primary-age children. When a student can't quickly and confidently recall times tables, their cognitive load increases every time they encounter a new maths concept. Long division, fractions, algebra later on. The multiplication gap compounds quietly over years. **The evidence base for structured, retrieval-based times tables practice is strong, and it's directly relevant to what SB 19 is asking districts to deliver.** Tools that are built around how memory actually works, spaced repetition, retrieval practice, low-stakes repetition with increasing confidence, aren't just more engaging than worksheets. They represent a genuine pedagogical approach that districts can point to when a funding auditor asks why they chose a particular product. ## The Funding Timing Problem Most Districts Are Already Feeling Here's something I've noticed in the conversations we're having as a brand new company finding our feet in the US market: the gap between "knowing a funding window is opening" and "having a compliant tool already evaluated and ready to deploy" is where districts lose time and money. Not because anyone is being careless, but because curriculum decisions and procurement cycles move slowly, and legislative timelines don't always wait. Ohio's SB 19 funding isn't hypothetical. Florida's HB 5001 allocation for personalised math tech is real and specific. Districts in Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland, and across Florida are going to be looking for tools that tick the compliance box quickly and actually work in a classroom. The search queries we're already seeing reflect this, things like "SB 19 compliant math intervention software" and "Ohio schools math funding tools" are being typed by real administrators right now. As our founder Gal Darrash puts it, "We built XTables Champions because we saw that the basics of maths fluency were being underserved, and we wanted something that genuinely helped children rather than just kept them busy." That ethos matters a lot in this context. A tool that a child wants to use, that builds real confidence with multiplication facts through structured play and repetition, is a very different proposition to something that looks impressive in a demo but loses students after a week. ## What to Look For in an Evidence-Based Math Intervention Tool If you're a district administrator in Ohio or Florida actively evaluating tools against SB 19 or HB 5001 requirements, here is what I'd focus on. First, look at whether the tool is grounded in a clear learning framework. Retrieval practice, spaced repetition, and low-stakes assessment aren't buzzwords. They're specific mechanisms. A tool should be able to explain, plainly, why it's designed the way it is. Second, consider whether it builds genuine fluency or just surface-level performance. There's a difference between a child who can pass a timed quiz and a child who has deeply internalised their times tables. The latter is what closes the attainment gap SB 19 is trying to address. Third, think about engagement sustainability. Especially for students who have already developed maths anxiety or who are significantly behind. A tool that relies on novelty wears off. Something built around consistent, rewarding practice that children actually look forward to has a longer shelf life in a classroom. At XTables Champions, we focus specifically on times tables fluency because we think it's one of the highest-leverage interventions available at primary level. From the early conversations we've had with schools and educators, what we hear most often is that children who struggle with multiplication don't need more explanations. They need more confident, enjoyable repetition, done in a way that doesn't feel like punishment. ## The GEO Opportunity for Ohio and Florida Districts If you're searching for this information right now in Columbus, Dayton, Miami, or Tampa, you're part of a very specific and very active group of people: administrators who have a legislative mandate, a funding allocation on the horizon, and a real need to find something that works. That specificity is useful. It means that when you find a tool that fits, you're not browsing. You're ready to move. What I'd encourage is this: don't wait for the funding to finalise before doing your evaluation. The districts that enter Q3 2026 with a tool already assessed and piloted will be in a far better position than those starting their search when the budget officially lands. ## Talk to Us Before Your Budget Window Opens If you're an administrator or curriculum lead in Ohio, Florida, or anywhere in the US where state EdTech funding for math interventions is on the table, I'd genuinely encourage you to reach out to XTables Champions now, before the procurement crunch hits. We're a small, founder-led team and we're honest about that. We're not going to overwhelm you with a slick sales deck. What we will do is have a real conversation about what you're trying to achieve, what SB 19 or your state's requirements actually ask of you, and whether XTables Champions is the right fit for your students. Get in touch via [xtableschampions.com](https://xtableschampions.com) and tell us what you're working with. If we're the right tool, we'll show you why. If we're not, we'll say so. ## Frequently Asked Questions What is Ohio SB 19 and how does it affect math instruction? What does "evidence-based" mean for EdTech tools under SB 19? What is Florida HB 5001 and how is it different from Ohio SB 19? Why is times tables fluency relevant to SB 19 compliance? When is the 2026 EdTech funding available and how should districts prepare? What should an Ohio or Florida district look for in a math intervention tool? How does XTables Champions relate to SB 19 compliance requirements? ## Ready to help your child? Join thousands of families using XTables Champions to make multiplication click. Get Started Free XTables Champions Game-based times tables for children aged 6 to 11. No timers, no tears. For parents, schools and tutors. 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