HR46 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Oliver Robinson

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Digital Learning Day, February 17, 2016, named

Summary

The Alabama House designates February 17, 2016 as Digital Learning Day in Alabama.

What This Bill Does

This resolution designates February 17, 2016 as Digital Learning Day in Alabama, recognizing the event and its sponsors. It notes that Digital Learning Day is a venue to highlight innovative teaching practices and instructional technology that improve student outcomes, and invites educators, administrators, librarians, parents, and community members across public, private, charter, and home schools to share what they learn. It also references Act 2015-547 and the Digital Learning Commission, which are focused on policy and funding recommendations for technology-enabled learning, including infrastructure, devices, content, professional development, and funding.

Who It Affects

• K-12 students in Alabama, indirectly affected through promotion and awareness of digital learning
• Educators and school staff (teachers, administrators, librarians, media specialists, principals) encouraged to share practices and adopt technology-enabled methods
• Parents and community members in public, private, charter, and home schools encouraged to engage with and learn about digital learning

Key Provisions

• Recognizes February 17, 2016, as Digital Learning Day in Alabama
• Acknowledges that Digital Learning Day highlights teaching practices and instructional technology to improve student outcomes
• Notes the Digital Learning Commission, established by Act 2015-547, and its focus on policy and funding recommendations in infrastructure, devices, content, professional learning, and funding

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