HJR872 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Elaine Beech

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Washington Co., board of education, urged to hold meetings at night

Summary

HJR872 is a joint resolution urging the Washington County Board of Education to hold meetings at night to increase participation by working parents and the general public.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the Alabama Legislature would urge the Washington County Board of Education to schedule meetings during evening hours. The bill explains that many parents and community members work during the day and cannot attend morning meetings, and it states that greater attendance and input are desired. It does not create a new law or requirement; it is a recommendation from the Legislature to the board.

Who It Affects

• Working parents of students in the Washington County School System who would be more able to attend evening meetings.
• Members of the general public with concerns about the Washington County School System who would have greater access to meetings held at night.

Key Provisions

• Urges the Washington County Board of Education to schedule meetings at night to allow greater participation by parents and the public.
• Is a joint resolution of the Alabama Legislature with concurrence from both houses, and does not itself change state law.
• Based on the claim that daytime work schedules prevent attendance at morning meetings, aiming to increase attendance and input.

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