HB429 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Nathaniel LedbetterRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

Schools, public K-12, State Board of Education required to phase in the employment of auxiliary teachers to assist classroom teachers

Summary

The bill would require the State Board of Education to phase in the hiring of auxiliary teachers to support K-3 instruction in all public schools.

What This Bill Does

It would require the State Board of Education to create a plan to hire auxiliary teachers to support certificated teachers in daily care and instruction for grades K-3. These auxiliary teachers must have a CDA credential or nine hours of childhood development coursework, with duties defined by the board and supervision by a certificated teacher and a school administrator. The number of auxiliary teachers per school would be determined by a board-approved formula based on enrollment and student proficiency, and the phase-in would start in high-need schools in 2023-2024, expand to remaining K-3 schools in 2024-2025, with all K-3 schools on board by 2030. Funding for the program depends on available Education Trust Fund revenue and legislative appropriation.

Who It Affects

• K-3 students in Alabama public schools — will receive additional instructional and noninstructional support from auxiliary teachers, with priority for high-need schools.
• Certificated classroom teachers and school staff in K-3 — will partner with auxiliary teachers under supervision and with defined duties.

Key Provisions

• Establish a comprehensive plan to phase in auxiliary teachers in public K-3 schools.
• Set minimum qualifications: auxiliary teachers must have a CDA credential or nine hours of childhood development coursework, with defined duties and supervision by a certificated teacher and a school administrator.
• Determine the number of auxiliary teachers per school using a board-developed formula based on enrollment and student proficiency on the ACAP or successor.
• Implement a phased rollout: starting 2023-2024 in high-need schools, expanding to remaining K-3 schools in 2024-2025, with all on board by July 1, 2030.
• Funding for the program is contingent on available Education Trust Fund revenue and legislative appropriation.
• Local boards may use apprenticeship participants or student volunteers in addition to auxiliary teachers; these options are not prohibited.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Schools