HJR100 Alabama 2025 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Terri CollinsRepresentative

Republican

Session

2025 Regular Session

Title

Joint Interim Study Commission on Expanding Access to High-Quality Out-of-School Education Programs, created

Summary

Creates a Joint Interim Study Commission to examine and recommend expanding access to high-quality out-of-school and summer education programs in Alabama.

What This Bill Does

Establishes a broad commission with representatives from government, education groups, and youth organizations to study the quality, accessibility, and funding of afterschool and summer programs. The commission will evaluate current programs, identify barriers, and develop recommendations. It must report its findings to the Legislature by the 15th legislative day of the 2026 Regular Session, after which the commission will be dissolved. Membership will include numerous appointing authorities and organizations, with a mandate to ensure diverse representation; legislative members are compensated for meetings, while nonlegislative members serve without pay but may be reimbursed.

Who It Affects

• Alabama students and families who participate in or rely on afterschool and summer programs, who could benefit from improved quality and greater access.
• State agencies, school systems, and youth-serving organizations that participate as commission members or are involved in implementing any recommended policies (e.g., Department of Education, Department of Human Resources, Department of Mental Health, Alabama Education Association, Alabama Association of School Boards, and other listed groups).
• Working parents and employers in Alabama, who may experience reduced absenteeism and increased productivity if high-quality out-of-school programs become more available.

Key Provisions

• Creates the Joint Interim Study Commission on Expanding Access to High-Quality Out-of-School Education Programs.
• Defines diverse membership, with appointments from the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Senate and House leaders, key state agencies, and numerous education and community organizations; allows adding members by majority vote.
• Lieutenant Governor to call the first meeting; commission will elect a chair and vice chair from among its members.
• Administrative support provided by Legislative Services Agency, Clerk of the House, and Secretary of the Senate.
• Legislative members receive compensation, per diem, and travel expenses; nonlegislative members serve without pay but may be reimbursed for necessary expenses.
• Study focus areas: quality of programming, accessibility and barriers, and funding and sustainability of afterschool and summer programs.
• Requires a comprehensive report to the Legislature by the fifteenth legislative day of the 2026 Regular Session; once filed, the commission is dissolved and discharged of further duties.
• Notice of meetings and final report copies must be provided to the Secretary of State and appointing authorities.

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

Subjects

Education