HJR404 Alabama 2013 Session

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 House Joint Resolution urging the State Board of Education to refrain from accepting federal funds tied to the Common Core Standards until there is full and open debate in the Alabama Legislature.

What This Bill Does

It urges the State Board of Education to avoid accepting federal funds connected to the Common Core Standards until a full, open debate occurs in the Alabama Legislature. It emphasizes that Alabama should retain control over its standards, curriculum, instruction, and testing, citing concerns about federal intrusion. It also instructs 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 CCSS-related federal funds
• Alabama Legislature and state government: called to conduct a full and open debate on the issue
• Alabama families and students: indirectly affected by preserving state control over educational standards and curriculum

Key Provisions

• Urges the State Board of Education to refrain from accepting federal funds tied to the Common Core Standards Initiative until a full and open debate occurs in the Alabama Legislature
• States that Alabama retains complete control over its academic standards, curriculum, instruction, and testing system
• Directs 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