Section 16-6A-1 – Short Title.

Section 16-6A-1 Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Educational Reform Act of 1984.” (Acts 1984, No. 84-622, p. 1260, §1.)

Section 16-6A-10 – Employment of Provisionally Certified Persons for Critical Needs Areas.

Section 16-6A-10 Employment of provisionally certified persons for critical needs areas. (a) Local school boards are hereby authorized, pursuant to rules and regulations established by the State Board of Education, to employ provisionally certified persons from business, industry or other areas or military retirees who have extensive preparation in mathematics, science, computer education and other […]

Section 16-6A-14 – Scholarship Loans for Teacher Education Programs in Critical Needs Areas – Rules and Regulations.

Section 16-6A-14 Scholarship loans for teacher education programs in critical needs areas – Rules and regulations. The Alabama Commission on Higher Education shall have the authority to make reasonable rules and regulations for implementing and carrying out the provisions of this chapter relating to the scholarship loan program. (Acts 1984, No. 84-622, p. 1260, §14.)

Section 16-6A-15 – Tuition Grant Program for Certified Teachers; Limitations on Tuition Reimbursement; Letter of Commitment; Withholding Records Upon Failure to Satisfy Agreement.

Section 16-6A-15 Tuition grant program for certified teachers; limitations on tuition reimbursement; letter of commitment; withholding records upon failure to satisfy agreement. The Alabama Commission on Higher Education shall implement a tuition grant program for certified teachers. Tuition grants in institutions of higher education for adding mathematics, science, computer education or other critical needs areas […]

Section 16-6A-16 – Plan for In-Service Education Centers; Governing Boards; Requirements of Centers; School Systems to Affiliate With Centers.

Section 16-6A-16 Plan for in-service education centers; governing boards; requirements of centers; school systems to affiliate with centers. (a) A comprehensive plan shall be established by the Governor’s Educational Reform Commission and implemented for the development and location of in-service education centers for the purpose of providing rigorous in-service training in critical needs areas for […]

Section 16-6A-2 – Definitions.

Section 16-6A-2 Definitions. For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the respective meanings ascribed to them by this section: (1) A.C.H.E. The Alabama Commission on Higher Education. (2) BOARD or BOARD OF EDUCATION. The State Board of Education. (3) COMMISSION. The Governor’s Educational Reform Commission created by this chapter. (4) CRITICAL NEEDS […]

Section 16-6A-3 – Legislative Intent.

Section 16-6A-3 Legislative intent. The Legislature finds that a true need exists within the state for improving education. In furtherance of this goal, a “plan for excellence” and other reform reports have been submitted to the Legislature and the Governor, including therein numerous recommendations that we strongly endorse. It is the intent of the Legislature […]

Section 16-6A-4 – Governor’s Program for Improving Education.

Section 16-6A-4 Governor’s program for improving education. The Governor’s program for improving education shall be implemented subject to sufficient appropriations as provided for herein or as provided for in any other appropriation legislation for public education in the state. Such program shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (1) Establishment of the Governor’s […]

Section 16-6A-5 – Governor’s Educational Reform Commission – Composition; Funding.

Section 16-6A-5 Governor’s Educational Reform Commission – Composition; funding. (a) There is hereby created the Governor’s Educational Reform Commission. Such commission shall be composed of the Governor, the State Superintendent of Education, the President of the Alabama Parent-Teacher Association, the Executive Director of the Alabama Education Association, the Executive Director of the Alabama Association of […]

Section 16-6A-6 – Governor’s Educational Reform Commission – Chairperson; Meetings; Rules for Conducting Business; Expenses; Employment of Staff.

Section 16-6A-6 Governor’s Educational Reform Commission – Chairperson; meetings; rules for conducting business; expenses; employment of staff. (a) The Governor shall designate one member of the commission as the chairperson. Such chairperson shall call the meetings of the commission. (b) The commission may hold such meetings as it may deem necessary. The commission shall adopt […]

Section 16-6A-7 – Governor’s Educational Reform Commission – to Study Education Reform; Serve in Advisory Capacity; Make Reports to Governor and Legislature; Dissolution; Not to Duplicate Education Board.

Section 16-6A-7 Governor’s Educational Reform Commission – To study education reform; serve in advisory capacity; make reports to Governor and Legislature; dissolution; not to duplicate education board. The commission may study all levels of public education and shall monitor the incorporation of educational reform legislation into existing school programs. It shall also serve in an […]

Section 16-6A-8 – Governor’s Educational Reform Commission – Additional Powers and Duties.

Section 16-6A-8 Governor’s Educational Reform Commission – Additional powers and duties. In addition but not limited to the powers and duties otherwise specified in this chapter, the commission shall have the following duties: (1) To study and make recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature concerning mechanisms for increasing financial support of public education; (2) […]

Section 16-6A-9 – Development of Plan for Improving Courses in Critical Needs Areas.

Section 16-6A-9 Development of plan for improving courses in critical needs areas. (a) The State Board of Education shall develop and establish a comprehensive plan for improving courses in science, mathematics, computer education and other critical needs areas. In developing such plan, the superintendent shall consult with teacher organizations, school personnel, legislative leaders, the Governor’s […]