SB176 Alabama 2024 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Donnie Chesteen Senator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2024

Title

Public K-12 education and two-year institutions of higher education, Alabama Career RoadMap Act, Alabama Community College System required to develop career readiness module to be added to high school graduation requirements, each public high school student required to complete Career RoadMap Postsecondary Opportunity as defined by Alabama Community College System, Alabama Community College System and State Board of Education required to adopt rules

Description

This bill would create the Alabama Career RoadMap Act and provide legislative findings.

This bill would require the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) to develop a workforce exploration module, completion of which would be required for a student to graduate high school.

This bill would require each student who completes the module to receive a credential at the local community college.

This bill would require ACCS to develop a list of Career RoadMap Postsecondary Opportunities, which may include, but not be limited to, dual enrollment courses, career readiness courses, and other accelerated learning opportunities.

This bill would require each high school student to complete a Career RoadMap Postsecondary Opportunity as a condition for receiving a high school diploma.

This bill would require each local board of education to collaborate with the local community college to facilitate the module and Career RoadMap Postsecondary Opportunities and to allow certain community college personnel into the classroom.

This bill would require ACCS to adopt policies and procedures.

SB176 INTRODUCED This bill would also require the State Board of Education to adopt rules to implement the module into the career preparedness course of study and amend graduation requirements to reflect this bill.

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Subjects

Education