SJR 31

SJR31 190277-2 By Senator McClendon RFD: First Read: 23-JAN-18 SJR31 SJR31 ENROLLED, SJR31, RECOGNIZING JANUARY 18, 2018, AS NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED TEACHER DAY. WHEREAS, the State of Alabama recognizes the necessity of adhering to the highest ideals of education and filling its classrooms with exceedingly dedicated, knowledgeable teachers committed to excellence; and WHEREAS, National Board Certification, established to develop, retain, and recognize accomplished teachers and advance schools nationwide, sets the standard for the level of expertise and skill all teachers should possess; and WHEREAS, the National Board Certification, offered in 25 areas and spanning 16 disciplines from Pre-K through 12th grade, requires teachers to demonstrate standards-based evidence of their positive impact on student learning in correlation with the Five Core Propositions; and WHEREAS, nationwide, more than 112,000 teachers have fulfilled the rigorous requirements of National Board Certification; now therefore, SJR31 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, BOTH HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, That we hereby recognize January 18, 2018, as National Board Certified Teacher Day. SJR31 President and Presiding Officer of the Senate Speaker of the House of Representatives SJR31 Senate 23-JAN-18 I hereby certify that the within Senate Joint Resolution originated in and was adopted by the Senate. Patrick Harris, Secretary. House of Representatives Adopted: 30-JAN-18 By: Senator McClendon