Saturday, June 13, 2026

ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant

Senate Education Policy Committee

Legislature

Alabama Senate committee passes school prayer and pledge bill

The proposed constitutional amendment advanced Tuesday without discussion, though it would ultimately require approval from Alabama voters.

March 18, 2026

Senate committee advances bill to require national anthem weekly in public schools

State lawmakers moved a bill requiring Alabama public schools to play the national anthem weekly, despite concerns over making it a constitutional amendment.

February 26, 2026

American Soldiers and US Flag. US Army

Bill creates veteran teaching pathway amid statewide teacher shortage

The Senate Education Policy Committee advanced a bill that would create a new temporary teacher certificate for military veterans

January 22, 2026