SB84 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tim MelsonSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2019

Title

Commission on Higher Education, convening deans of all public and private institutions of higher education at least twice a year, discuss improving student access and student success, annual report to Legislature and Governor

Summary

SB 84 would require the Alabama Commission on Higher Education to convene at least twice yearly meetings of the deans of all public and private teacher-preparation programs to discuss improving student access and success, and to issue an annual status report with recommendations to the Legislature and Governor.

What This Bill Does

The bill mandates biannual meetings of deans of teacher-preparation programs in Alabama and directs discussions on topics aimed at improving access and student success, including preparation requirements, curriculum, developmental education, and program approvals. It also requires the Commission to annually report the status of education in the state and to make recommendations for changes in law, policy, or practice to the Legislature and Governor, with the report due before the start of each regular session.

Who It Affects

• Deans and faculties of all public and private higher education teacher-preparation programs in Alabama, who must participate in the meetings and discuss topics related to access, success, and program improvements.
• Alabama Commission on Higher Education, which must convene the meetings, compile and submit the annual status report with recommendations to the Legislature and Governor (before each regular session).

Key Provisions

• Executive Director of the Alabama Commission on Higher Education shall convene the deans of all public and private institutions' teacher-preparation programs at least twice per year.
• Meetings may cover topics such as teacher preparation requirements, improving K-12 and postsecondary education, curricular changes, developmental education, program approvals, workforce issues, and alternative certification options.
• Based on the meetings, the Executive Director must submit an annual report on the status of education in the state with recommendations for changes in law, policy, or practice to the Speaker of the House, President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and the Governor, prior to the first day of each regular session.
• The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after its passage and governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Education