SB365 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

William “Bill” M. Beasley Senator

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Jerry L. FieldingBryan TaylorClay ScofieldBill HoltzclawPaul BussmanDick BrewbakerShadrack McGillGreg J. ReedJimmy HolleyArthur OrrRusty GloverTrip PittmanDel MarshJ.T. WaggonerGerald H. AllenCam WardTom Whatley

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Alabama School Flexibility Act of 2012, established to allow local board of education to apply for programmatic or budgetary flexibility from state law and State Board of Education rules

Description

This bill would establish the Alabama School Flexibility Act of 2012.

This bill would authorize the establishment of innovative schools and school systems in the State of Alabama.

This bill would allow the State Board of Education to enter into a school flexibility contract with a local school system to allow for programmatic flexibility or budgetary flexibility, or both, from state laws, including State Board of Education rules, regulations, and policies in exchange for academic and associated goals for students that focus on college and career readiness.

This bill would require the local board of education to submit a document of assurance that the board shall provide consistency in leadership and a commitment to the standards, assessments, and academic rigor expected in Alabama.

This bill would require the local school system to submit a proposed innovation plan recommended by the local superintendent of education and approved by the local board of education to the State Superintendent of Education in order to qualify for innovation status.

This bill would also authorize the State Board of Education to promulgate any necessary rules and regulations as required for implementation.

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Subjects

Education