HR19 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Mac McCutcheon

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Gifted Education Program, Legislature urged to fully fund for students of the State of Alabama

Summary

A House resolution urges Alabama to fully fund the Gifted Education Program for its students.

What This Bill Does

It urges the Alabama Legislature to fully fund the Gifted Education Program for Alabama students. It notes that identification starts in second grade but funding has historically been low. It highlights funding differences with other states and outlines potential benefits like tech advances, leadership, and economic growth. It says the Legislature should move toward a fully funded, robust gifted program.

Who It Affects

• Gifted students in Alabama who would receive more resources and enhanced programming if fully funded.
• Alabama schools, districts, and state education agencies that would need to allocate funds and implement a fully funded gifted program.

Key Provisions

• Urges the Alabama Legislature to fully fund the Gifted Education Program for Alabama students.
• Notes that identification of gifted students begins in second grade but funding has not historically been provided.
• Provides funding comparisons showing Alabama's funding (~$1,000,000) is far below Arkansas (~$21,000,000), Georgia (~$302,000,000), and Mississippi (~$60,000,000) for similar periods.
• Describes benefits of a fully funded gifted program, including advances in technology, leadership, business attraction, and economic growth.
• States the goal that the Legislature consistently move toward a fully funded mandate for a robust gifted education program.

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