SJR86 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Jimmy Holley
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2017
Title: Regional In-Service Center Accountability Standards Committee, established
Summary: SJR86 establishes the Alabama Regional In-service Center Accountability Standards Committee to revise ARIC accountability standards and oversee ASIM and AMSTI programs with diverse representation.
What This Bill Does
It creates and empowers the ARIC Accountability Standards Committee to revise existing ARIC standards and to establish accountability standards for ASIM and AMSTI. It defines a detailed, diverse membership from state senators, representatives, education boards, ARIC, ALSDE, and partner groups, and requires coordination to ensure broad diversity. It also requires AMSTI and ASIM committees to include the ARIC Standards Committee, and calls for the first joint organizational meeting on June 12, 2017, with ongoing as-needed meetings.

Who It Affects
ARIC Governing Board members, ARIC Directors, ARIC teachers, and ARIC superintendents, who participate in appointing and serving on the new standards committees and influence ARIC program quality.
State and education organizations (Senate, House, Governor, Alabama Department of Education, State Board of Education, Alabama Education Association, Alabama School Board Association) responsible for appointing committee members and ensuring diverse representation across the state.

Key Provisions
Establishes the ARIC Accountability Standards Committee to revise the ARIC Accountability Standards as referenced in Act 87-714.
Authorizes the committee to establish Accountability Standards for ASIM and AMSTI.
Specifies detailed membership: 1 Senate member, 2 House members, 1 former South Alabama Regional Inservice Center member, 3 State Board of Education members, 3 ARIC Directors, 4 State Department of Education appointees, 8 ARIC Governing Board appointees (including 2 superintendents and 6 teachers), 1 Alabama Education Association appointee, and 1 Alabama School Board Association appointee.
Requires appointing authorities to coordinate appointments to ensure diversity by race, gender, geography, urban/rural status, and economy.
Requires AMSTI and ASIM committees to include the ARIC Accountability Standards Committee in addition to their own members.
Stipulates that committees meet as needed, with a joint organizational meeting scheduled for June 12, 2017.

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