Code of Alabama - Title 16: Education - Chapter 6A - Programs for Improving Education

• Section 16-6A-1 Short title
  This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Educational Reform Act of 1984."
• 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...
• 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...
• 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...
• 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...
• 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...
• 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...
• 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...
• 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...
• 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...
• 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...
• 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,...
• 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...

Last modified: May 3, 2021