HJR401 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Bigsby BoydRepresentative

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Darrio MeltonDavid ColstonBerry ForteKurt WallaceRod ScottElaine BeechJack WilliamsRichard LindseyMerika ColemanMary MooreAlan HarperMarcel BlackOliver RobinsonChris EnglandDexter Grimsley

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

State Textbook Committee, State Board of Education, and local boards of education urged to make electronic textbooks available for students in public education

Summary

A non-binding resolution urging Alabama education authorities to provide electronic textbooks to public school students starting in the 2011-2012 school year.

What This Bill Does

It asks the State Textbook Committee, the State Board of Education, and local school boards to make electronic textbooks available for public education students. The requirement would begin with the 2011-2012 school year. It does not create new mandatory duties or funding, but signals an intent to move toward electronic textbooks.

Who It Affects

• Public school students in Alabama, who would have access to electronic textbooks starting in the 2011-2012 school year.
• The State Textbook Committee, the State Board of Education, and local boards of education, which are urged to take steps to make electronic textbooks available.

Key Provisions

• Commencement of electronic textbook availability with the 2011-2012 school year.
• Urges the State Textbook Committee, the State Board of Education, and local boards of education to make electronic textbooks available for students in public education.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative