“I’m thankful God bestowed on me gifts and abilities I’ve tried to faithfully use in His kingdom work.” —Janet Erwin upon her retirement in December 2020
An Alabama House committee on Tuesday approved a $12.1 billion education budget package, including an additional $80 million for the state’s new school choice program, nearly doubling the original allocation.
Two bills that aim to increase safety guardrails for minors using smartphones and tablets are expected to be taken up by members of the Alabama House this week in committee after passing out of the Senate last week.
A new high school diploma pathway – the Workforce Pathways Diploma – will be available starting this fall, and students are making decisions right now during registration that could shape their futures.
The Alabama Legislature sees bills regarding teacher injury compensation, health care officials refusing blood draw requests, driver’s licenses and ATV use.