HJR932 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Marcel Black

Democrat

Co-Sponsor

James E. Buskey

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), (No Child Left Behind), U. S. Congress urged to reauthorize in accordance with current funding formulae, not competitive grants

Summary

Alabama's House urges the U.S. Congress to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act using current funding formulas instead of competitive grants.

What This Bill Does

The resolution formally states Alabama's position on ESEA reauthorization, advocating that funding be directed according to existing formulas. It emphasizes that states should lead with standards and coordinate a wide range of evidence-based activities, while aligning federal, state, and local data to support teachers and students. It argues that formula-based funding is more stable and fair for Alabama's school districts and asks that copies of the resolution be sent to Alabama's congressional delegation.

Who It Affects

• Alabama school districts and local school systems would benefit from continued formula-based federal funding and reduced reliance on competitive grants, improving financial stability.
• Alabama students and educators (teachers and principals) would benefit from better-coordinated data systems and funding aligned to instructional needs.

Key Provisions

• Urges the U.S. Congress to reauthorize ESEA with funding directed according to current funding formulae, not through competitive grants.
• States that Alabama believes states have principal responsibility and flexibility to set standards and coordinate a broad range of evidence-based activities, with coordinated data collection across federal, state, and local levels.
• Supports continuing federal grants awarded through formulas rather than competitive processes to avoid inequality and financial instability for Alabama's local school systems.
• Calls for investment in state longitudinal data systems and local data systems to meet instructional needs and promote transparency for policymakers, parents, and communities.
• Requests that a copy of the resolution be provided to each member of Alabama's congressional delegation.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative