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AL SB247
AL SB247Relating to education; to provide prohibitions on the promotion, endorsement, and affirmation of certain divisive concepts in certain public settings; and to authorize certain penalties for violation.
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Introduced
04/25/2023
04/25/2023
In Committee
05/03/2023
05/03/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/06/2023
06/06/2023
Introduced Session
Regular Session 2023
Bill Summary
Relating to education; to provide prohibitions on the promotion, endorsement, and affirmation of certain divisive concepts in certain public settings; and to authorize certain penalties for violation.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits public schools and institutions of higher education in Alabama from promoting, endorsing, or requiring the affirmation of certain "divisive concepts" related to race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, or national origin. It defines "divisive concepts" broadly to include notions that any race or group is inherently superior or inferior, that individuals should be discriminated against based on their identity, or that individuals are inherently responsible for past actions of their group. The bill authorizes penalties for employees or contractors who violate these provisions and ensures compliance by public university boards of trustees. It also includes exceptions to allow for historically accurate instruction, academic freedom, and diversity efforts that do not compel assent to divisive concepts.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (21)
Will Barfoot (R)*,
Greg Albritton (R),
Gerald Allen (R),
Lance Bell (R),
Tom Butler (R),
Josh Carnley (R),
Clyde Chambliss (R),
Donnie Chesteen (R),
Chris Elliott (R),
Garlan Gudger (R),
Jay Hovey (R),
Keith Kelley (R),
Steve Livingston (R),
Tim Melson (R),
Arthur Orr (R),
Dan Roberts (R),
Clay Scofield (R),
David Sessions (R),
Shay Shelnutt (R),
Larry Stutts (R),
April Weaver (R),
Last Action
Indefinitely Postpone (on 05/31/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/bill-search |
| Fiscal Note - As Introduced | https://www.legislature.state.al.us/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2023RS/FiscalNotes/FN-39PPVV-1.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.legislature.state.al.us/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2023RS/SB247-int.pdf |
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