Rep. Terri Collins

Education

Commission discusses expanding Alabama’s after-school programs

The Alabama commission reviewed an after-school funding supplemental, ASAP expansion and statewide program data to improve student enrichment programs.

May 26, 2026

ACHE reviews higher education bills, approves new academic programs at quarterly meeting

State officials reviewed legislation to expand teacher loan repayments and scholarship eligibility while approving several new academic programs at Alabama's public universities.

March 17, 2026

House OKs tax exemptions for Alabama nonprofits, community groups

Lawmakers unanimously supported measures granting tax exemptions to various education, youth services and community development organizations.

March 4, 2026

Rep. Terri Collins endorses Patrick Johnson as successor for HD8 seat

State Representative Terri Collins endorsed Republican Patrick Johnson to succeed her in House District 8, citing his conservative values and local business experience.

February 10, 2026

Rep. Collins education bills advance, targeting literacy, teachers and workforce gaps

Lawmakers advanced three of Collins's education bills expanding literacy programs, addressing teacher shortages, and supporting adults returning to college and work.

January 15, 2026

Rep. Terri Collins announces retirement from Alabama House

First elected in 2010, the representative championed landmark legislation on abortion, education reform and school choice during 16 years in office.

January 6, 2026

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House committee OKs bill looking to tackle campus food insecurity

The bill would provide a designation for colleges working to combat food insecurity on campus and allow them to apply for additional grants.

April 17, 2025

Prefiled bill would incentivize donations to rural hospitals with tax credits

State Rep. Terri Collins prefiled HB86, which aims to strengthen rural hospitals in Alabama.

January 29, 2025

Third grade literacy dips

The two percentage point decrease may be partly due to an updated a curriculum and test.

June 16, 2023

Opinion|Legislature passes over two dozen bills to improve public education outcomes

Taking our public schools to the next level will simply make an already great state even better.

April 13, 2022