SR31 Alabama 2020 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jim McClendon

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2020

Title

Commission to study feasibility of midwifery program at Wallace State Community College, created

Summary

A Senate-created study commission would evaluate whether Wallace State Community College in Selma should offer an accredited professional midwifery program, including costs and scholarships.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the bill creates a study commission to assess the feasibility of establishing an accredited professional midwifery program at Wallace State Community College in Selma. The commission will review costs to the Education Trust Fund, including scholarships, and determine curriculum and financing needs. It will have staff support, set member compensation rules, and must report findings and any proposed legislation by October 31, 2020, after which the commission dissolves.

Who It Affects

• Wallace State Community College and involved state education and health governance bodies, which would participate in evaluating feasibility, costs, and curriculum for a potential midwifery program.
• Prospective students and Alabama residents who might benefit from a future professional midwifery program and related scholarships funded by the Education Trust Fund.

Key Provisions

• Establishes a study commission to determine the feasibility of establishing an accredited educational program in professional midwifery at Wallace State Community College in Selma, with specified members and a diversity requirement.
• Requires the commission to determine costs to the Education Trust Fund (including scholarships), provide staff support, outline compensation rules for members, and report findings and proposed legislation by October 31, 2020, after which the commission dissolves.

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, Legislative