SJR98 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Dick Brewbaker

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Scott BeasonBill Hightower

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

State Board of Education urged to refrain from accepting any federal funds tied to the Common Core State Standards Initiative until a full and open debate

Summary

SJR98 is a Senate resolution asking Alabama's State Board of Education to refuse federal funds tied to the Common Core Standards until there is a full legislative debate.

What This Bill Does

If passed, it would express the legislature's position that Alabama should maintain control over its educational standards and urge the State Board of Education not to accept CCSSI-related federal funds until a full debate occurs in the Alabama Legislature. It does not by itself change state law but aims to influence the Board's decisions. It also directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to the State Superintendent for distribution to the Board.

Who It Affects

• State Board of Education, which would be urged to refrain from accepting CCSSI-related federal funds
• Alabama families and students, who could be affected by shifts in standards, curriculum, instruction, and testing if federal funds influence those areas

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 has occurred in the Alabama Legislature
• Affirms 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 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative