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AL SB397

AL SB397
Board of Education, State, renamed the Alabama Commission on Elementary and Secondary Education, members appointed by Governor, State Superintendent of Education renamed as the Secretary of Elementary and Secondary Education, secretary appointed by commission, Governor to appoint team to advise commission, const. amend.


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Introduced
05/09/2019
In Committee
05/21/2019
Crossed Over
05/16/2019
Passed
05/31/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/31/2019

Introduced Session

Regular Session 2019

Bill Summary

Board of Education, State, renamed the Alabama Commission on Elementary and Secondary Education, members appointed by Governor, State Superintendent of Education renamed as the Secretary of Elementary and Secondary Education, secretary appointed by commission, Governor to appoint team to advise commission, const. amend.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend the Alabama Constitution to change the name of the State Board of Education to the Alabama Commission on Elementary and Secondary Education, with members appointed by the Governor and subject to Senate confirmation. It also renames the State Superintendent of Education as the Secretary of Elementary and Secondary Education, who will be appointed by the Commission and subject to Senate confirmation. Additionally, the bill authorizes the Governor to appoint a team of local educators and officials to advise the Commission on matters related to the State Department of Education.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Assigned Act No. 2019-345. (on 05/31/2019)

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