Section 26-24-32 – Expenses of Alabama Children’s Policy Council Members Who Are State Officers or Employees.
Section 26-24-32 Expenses of Alabama Children’s Policy Council members who are state officers or employees. The members of the Alabama Children’s Policy Council who are officers or employees of the State of Alabama shall be entitled to be reimbursed for their expenses, including travel, lodging, food, and other expenses at the same rate as other […]
Section 26-24-33 – County Children’s Policy Councils – Generally.
Section 26-24-33 County children’s policy councils – Generally. (a) A county children’s policy council is hereby created in each county of the state. The county children’s policy council shall consist of the following members: A juvenile court judge in each county; the county director of the Department of Human Resources; a county representative of the […]
Section 26-24-34 – County Children’s Policy Councils – Duties.
Section 26-24-34 County children’s policy councils – Duties. The duties of the county children’s policy council shall include, but not be limited to, the following: Reviewing the needs of children in the county and the responsibilities assigned each department or agency by law; determining areas of responsibility and identifying areas of duplication or conflict between […]
Section 26-24-35 – Juvenile Justice Coordinating Councils Renamed.
Section 26-24-35 Juvenile justice coordinating councils renamed. All references to the “Alabama Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council” and to “county juvenile justice coordinating councils” in this code, are changed to the “Alabama Children’s Policy Council” and “county children’s policy councils” respectively. All other laws, rules, regulations, and legal references of any kind to the “Alabama Juvenile […]
Section 26-24-5 – Performance of Duties.
Section 26-24-5 Performance of duties. In the performance of the functions and duties of the office and in the exercise of the powers and authorities, the secretary and all other officers and employees of the department shall be subject to all legal restrictions, limitations, and conditions and penalties, civil and criminal, with respect to the […]
Section 26-24-6 – Office Space; Clerical Support, Etc.
Section 26-24-6 Office space; clerical support, etc. The Governor may provide office space for the use of the department, secretary, and staff of either. The secretary may employ and secure the necessary staff, supplies, and materials to carry out this article, subject to the approval of the Governor, and pursuant to the state Merit System. […]
Section 26-24-20 – Office Created.
Section 26-24-20 Office created. The Office of School Readiness is created within the Department of Early Childhood Education. The office shall have the duties, responsibilities, functions, powers, and authority set forth in this article and as otherwise provided by law. (Act 2000-613, p. 1230, §2; Act 2015-160, §1.)
Section 26-24-21 – Definitions.
Section 26-24-21 Definitions. As used in this article, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) DIRECTOR. The Director of the Office of School Readiness. (2) OFFICE. The Office of School Readiness. (Act 2000-613, p. 1230, §3.)
Section 26-24-22 – Director.
Section 26-24-22 Director. (a) The chief administrative and executive officer of the office shall be the director, who shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Secretary of the Department of Early Childhood Education. The director shall be responsible for the performance and exercise of the duties, responsibilities, functions, powers, and authority […]
Section 26-24-23 – Duties of Office.
Section 26-24-23 Duties of office. The Office of School Readiness shall do all of the following: (1) Establish criteria and administer such programs and services as may be necessary for the operation and management of a voluntary prekindergarten program. (2) Administer such programs and services as may be necessary for the operation and management of […]