HB313 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Thomas JacksonRepresentative

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Darrio MeltonMarcel BlackMerika ColemanArtis McCampbellRod ScottGreg BurdineBarbara Bigsby Boyd

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Education Trust Fund, annual appropriation in appropriations act of $5,000,000 provided to State Board of Education for dual enrollment programs of 2-year colleges, Education Employee Liability Insurance Program repealed, Sec. 16-22-4.1 repealed

Summary

HB313 would provide a $5 million annual appropriation for dual enrollment programs through the Alabama Community College System from 2014-2015 through 2019-2020 and repeal the Education Employee Liability Insurance Program.

What This Bill Does

It would set aside $5,000,000 each year in the Education Trust Fund Appropriations Act for the Alabama Community College System’s dual enrollment programs. Dual enrollment lets eligible high school students take college courses for both high school and college credit, either at the college or at the high school. The Chancellor could issue rules on who is eligible, which courses qualify, how students register, and cooperative agreements with schools. It also repeals the Education Employee Liability Insurance Program (Section 16-22-4.1).

Who It Affects

• Eligible high school students who participate in dual enrollment would be able to take college courses and earn college credit while still in high school.
• Education-related entities such as the Alabama Community College System and school districts would implement the program and would be affected by the repeal of the Education Employee Liability Insurance Program.

Key Provisions

• Annual appropriation of $5,000,000 for the Alabama Community College System’s dual enrollment programs, to be included in the Education Trust Fund Appropriations Act for fiscal years 2014-2015 through 2019-2020.
• Dual Enrollment Programs are defined as eligible high school students taking college courses for both high school and college credit, either on the college campus or at the high school.
• The Chancellor of the Alabama Community College System may promulgate rules regarding implementation, including student eligibility, eligible courses, registration procedures, and cooperative agreements with school officials.
• Section 16-22-4.1, establishing the Education Employee Liability Insurance Program, is repealed.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Appropriations