SB67 Alabama 2021 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, applicants for appointment as law enforcement officers are required to be graduates of State Department of Education accredited or approved high schools or to possess a high school equivalency certificate issued by general educational development.
This bill would include graduation from a nonpublic education program as qualifying education for applying to become a law enforcement officer in the state.
To amend Section 36-21-46, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to the Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission; to provide that graduation from a nonpublic education program satisfies the education component for an applicant to become a law enforcement officer in the state.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| April 19, 2021 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on State Government |
| April 19, 2021 | S | Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 1091 |
| April 19, 2021 | S | Third Reading Passed |
| February 8, 2021 | S | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar |
| February 1, 2021 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Governmental Affairs |
Bill Text
Bill Votes
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB67 Alabama 2021 Session - Introduced |
Source: Alabama Legislature