HJR377 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Joe Hubbard
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: Urging State Board of Education to refrain from accepting federal funds tied to Common Core Standards until full and open debate has occured
Summary: A nonbinding House Joint Resolution urging Alabama's State Board of Education to refuse federal funds tied to the Common Core until the Legislature holds a full, open debate.
What This Bill Does
If passed, it would ask the State Board of Education to refrain from accepting federal funds linked to the Common Core Standards until the Alabama Legislature has a full and open debate on the issue. It argues that Alabama should keep control over its own academic standards, curriculum, instruction, and testing. It also directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to the State Superintendent of Education for distribution to the board.

Who It Affects
State Board of Education – urged to refrain from accepting federal funds tied to the Common Core Standards Initiative.
Alabama Legislature – responsible for conducting the full, open debate referenced in the resolution.
State Superintendent of Education and Alabama Department of Education – will receive a copy of the resolution for distribution to the board.
Alabama students and families – could be affected by future changes to educational standards depending on the outcome of the debate and funding decisions.

Key Provisions
Urges the State Board of Education to refrain from accepting any federal funds tied to the Common Core State Standards Initiative until a full and open debate on the issue has occurred in the Alabama Legislature.
Affirms that Alabama intends to retain complete control over its academic standards, curriculum, instruction, and testing system.
Requires that a copy of the resolution be provided to the State Superintendent of Education for distribution to the Board.

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