SJR78 Alabama 2021 Session

Updated Feb 23, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Del Marsh
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2021
Title: Paperwork Reduction Committee, created in Act 2001-475, Governor urged to implement
Summary: A Senate Joint Resolution urging the Governor to implement the Paperwork Reduction Committee created by Act 2001-475 to reduce and automate teacher paperwork.
What This Bill Does
The resolution notes that excessive teacher paperwork burdens education and that the Paperwork Reduction Committee was created to study and report on reducing it, but has not been implemented. It urges the Governor and the Alabama Education Association to appoint members to the committee and to implement and administer all duties in Act 2001-475, including reporting to the State Superintendent of Education and the Legislature on how to reduce and automate teacher paperwork. A copy of the resolution should be sent to the Governor and the Executive Director of the Alabama Education Association.

Who It Affects
Teachers and other public education employees experience excessive paperwork and burden, which affects time for lesson planning and individualized student support
Governor, who is urged to implement and administer duties of the Paperwork Reduction Committee
Alabama Education Association, urged to appoint members to the committee and participate in implementing duties
State Superintendent of Education and the Alabama Legislature, who would receive a report on reducing and automating teacher paperwork

Key Provisions
Urges the Governor and the Alabama Education Association to appoint members to the Paperwork Reduction Committee
Urges the Governor to implement and administer all duties and responsibilities in Act 2001-475
Requires a report to the State Superintendent of Education and the Legislature on how to effectively reduce and automate teacher paperwork
Provides that a copy of the resolution be delivered to the Governor and the Executive Director of the Alabama Education Association

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