SJR61 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Arthur OrrSenator

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Bill HightowerDel MarshPhillip W. WilliamsBryan TaylorClay ScofieldTrip PittmanPaul BussmanGerald H. Allen

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

State of Character, Alabama redesignated

Summary

SJR61 re-designates Alabama as The State of Character and reaffirms prior declarations while urging broad collaboration to promote character education across schools, families, businesses, and communities.

What This Bill Does

The resolution designates Alabama as The State of Character and repeats past proclamations about character. It calls for partners in schools, businesses, homes, churches, local governments, state agencies, media, and community groups to collaborate on character-building strategies and support the state’s character-education efforts. It also notes the 1995 Education Reform Act’s requirement for teaching 26 character traits for at least 10 minutes per day in public schools and frames this as part of promoting positive values nationwide.

Who It Affects

• Public school students and educators, who would continue to be the focus of character education and a safe school climate promoted by the resolution.
• Statewide organizations and community groups (including businesses, families, local governments, churches, media, and state agencies) that are urged to collaborate and promote character-building strategies.

Key Provisions

• Reaffirms Alabama as The State of Character and references prior declarations from 2000, 2005, 2008, and 2011, encouraging ongoing commitment to character education.
• Pledges to promote the State of Character resolution and character education across schools, businesses, homes, churches, local governments, state agencies, media, and community groups, with leaders urged to participate.
• Encourages creative, practical, and affordable strategies to support and promote character-building efforts and collaboration among various partners to lead the 'States of Character' movement.
• Acknowledges the 1995 Education Reform Act requirement for public schools to teach 26 character traits for no less than 10 minutes each day and frames this as part of building a foundation of character in Alabama.

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, Designation