SJR56 Alabama 2020 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Arthur OrrSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2020

Title

Master Teachers of the Alabama Bicentennial, commended

Summary

This Senate Joint Resolution commends the Master Teachers of the Alabama Bicentennial and recognizes their leadership in nationwide professional development for Alabama teachers.

What This Bill Does

If approved, it officially commends the Master Teachers, their content specialists, and apprentice and partner teachers. It highlights that they led professional development institutes from 2016 to 2019, reaching nearly 1,000 teachers across all 138 districts and 67 counties. It lists their names and dedicates the resolution to them with gratitude.

Who It Affects

• The named Master Teachers, content specialists, apprentice teachers, and partner teachers who are publicly recognized.
• Public school teachers and districts across Alabama who benefited from the professional development institutes (nearly 1,000 teachers in all districts and counties).

Key Provisions

• Commends the Master Teachers of the Alabama Bicentennial and dedicates the resolution to them with gratitude and admiration.
• Recognizes that 12 Master Teachers, along with content specialists and apprentice/partner teachers, led professional development institutes from 2016–2019 reaching nearly 1,000 teachers across all 138 districts and 67 counties.
• Lists the names of the Master Teachers, Content Specialists, and Partner Teachers involved.
• States that the resolution is approved by both houses of the Legislature.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 23, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory