SJR15 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Gerald O. Dial

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Verizon Foundation, commended

Summary

A Senate joint resolution commends the Verizon Foundation for supporting the Sight Savers America KidCheck health screening program in Alabama schools and recognizing its impact.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the resolution formally praises the Verizon Foundation for its grant and partnership with KidCheck, highlights the benefit to Alabama students, and directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to the foundation to express admiration and appreciation.

Who It Affects

• Verizon Foundation — receives formal commendation and public acknowledgment for its grant and involvement in KidCheck.
• Alabama public school students and families in the KidCheck program (about 16,000 students in the referenced period) who benefit from free wireless health screenings and related health improvements.

Key Provisions

• Commends the Verizon Foundation for supporting the Sight Savers America KidCheck program in Alabama public schools.
• Recognizes the $100,000 grant and its use to fund wireless health screenings for Alabama students through KidCheck.
• Notes the program's partnerships with local school systems, nursing schools, and state agencies (including State Department of Education, Alabama Department of Public Health, ALL Kids, Medicaid, Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education, and Alabama Rural Development Office) and its potential as a national model.
• Directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to the Verizon Foundation to convey admiration and appreciation.

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, Congratulatory