Lawmakers critical of Ivey’s veto to delay retention portion of the Literacy Act
Ivey vetoed a bill that would have delayed portions of the Alabama Literacy Act. The bill had broad, bipartisan support.
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See recent postsReading expert asks governor to delay Alabama Literacy Act
"Alabama educators are on the right course for teaching literacy as a result of the 2019 Literacy Act."
Legislature passes ban on “vaccine passports”
Any new vaccine requirements for students or for customers of businesses are banned by this legislation.
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See recent postsTerri Collins’ charter bill fails again
"This time, she could not muster enough support to even bring the bill to the house for a full vote."
House passes bill to ban sale of drug paraphernalia near schools and churches
Selling drug paraphernalia within 1,000 feet of a church or school would mean a $250 fine on top of any other penalties.
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See recent postsWhen it comes to education, too many legislators just don’t get it
"We’re simply tinkering around the edges. Just moving the deck chairs on the Titanic."
Three plead guilty in virtual schools scheme
The guilty pleas include a former district superintendent, who admitted to receiving thousands of dollars for his part in the scam.
Governor issues order amending student distancing guidelines
Ivey's order reflects a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guideline change last week.
Corporal punishment declining in Alabama, but state still ranks third-highest in nation
Use of corporal punishment in Alabama public schools dropped 44 percent between 2016 and 2018.
Feds indict six in Alabama virtual schools scheme
The indictments include two former Alabama superintendents and a former high school football coach.