HR925 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 House resolves to urge the U.S. Congress to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act using current funding formulas rather than competitive grants.

What This Bill Does

This is a resolution asking Congress to fund ESEA through formula-based allocations. It argues that formula funding provides stability and avoids inequality compared with competitive grants, and it emphasizes coordinating data at federal, state, and local levels and focusing funds on areas best served by current formulas. A copy of the resolution would be provided to Alabama's congressional delegation.

Who It Affects

• Alabama local school systems and districts would continue to receive federal education funding through formula allocations rather than competitive grants, helping with stability and predictability.
• Alabama's U.S. congressional delegation and federal policymakers would be urged to direct ESEA funds using current funding formulas, influencing national policy and funding decisions.

Key Provisions

• Urges the U.S. Congress to reauthorize the ESEA in accordance with current funding formulas rather than competitive grants.
• Supports continued use of formula-based federal funding to avoid inequality and financial instability for Alabama's local school systems.
• Calls for better coordination of federal, state, and local data to meet instructional needs and provide transparency for policymakers, parents, and communities.
• Requests that a copy of the resolution be sent to 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