SB290 Alabama 2017 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2017
Title
Schools, Alabama Accountability Act, nonfailing school may rescind transfer of student who is a discipline problem, Secs.16-6D-8, 16-6D-9 am'd.
Description
Under existing law, the Alabama Accountability Act provides a means for K-12 students who are enrolled in or assigned to attend failing public schools to transfer to nonfailing public schools, under certain conditions.
This bill would authorize public nonfailing schools who have accepted and enrolled students from failing schools, with due process, to rescind the transfer of those students who create discipline or conduct problems.
To amend Sections 16-6D-8 and 16-6D-9, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to the Alabama Accountability Act; to authorize local public school systems, with due process, to rescind the transfer of students who create discipline or conduct problems.
Subjects
Education
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2017 | S | Indefinitely Postponed |
| April 13, 2017 | S | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar |
| March 9, 2017 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Finance and Taxation Education |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB290 Alabama 2017 Session - Introduced |
Source: Alabama Legislature