HJR30 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Oliver Robinson

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Digital Learning Day, February 17, 2016, named

Summary

Alabama designates February 17, 2016 as Digital Learning Day to recognize and promote the use of technology in K-12 education.

What This Bill Does

The resolution proclaims February 17, 2016 as Digital Learning Day in Alabama, linking the day to ongoing efforts to improve digital learning. It notes that the Digital Learning Commission was created to study policy and funding for tech-enabled learning in pre-K–12, including infrastructure, devices, content, professional development, and funding. It also invites educators, administrators, librarians, principals, parents, and community members across public, private, charter, and home schools to share what they have learned about digital learning and to highlight practices and tools that improve student outcomes.

Who It Affects

• Students, teachers, and other K-12 education personnel in Alabama (public, private, charter, and home schools) by emphasizing and promoting the use of digital learning tools and practices to improve student outcomes.
• Parents and community members in Alabama who are encouraged to learn about digital learning and to share what they learn with educators and schools.

Key Provisions

• Provision 1: Recognize February 17, 2016 as Digital Learning Day in Alabama.
• Provision 2: Reference the Digital Learning Commission and its goals—policy and funding recommendations in infrastructure, devices, content, professional learning, and funding—stemming from Act 2015-547.

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, Designation