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AL HB233
Bill
Status
5/5/2015
Primary Sponsor
Kyle South
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AI Summary
HB233 Summary
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Renames the Department of Children's Affairs to the Department of Early Childhood Education effective upon the act's passage.
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Changes the title of the Commissioner of the Department of Children's Affairs to Secretary of the Department of Early Childhood Education.
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Expands the Secretary's duties to include developing a cohesive and comprehensive system of high quality early learning and care.
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Updates all references throughout Alabama Code Sections 26-24-1 through 26-24-34 to reflect the new department and position names, including references in the Office of School Readiness and the Alabama Children's Policy Council.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval.
Legislative Description
Children's Affairs Dept., name changed to Dept. of Early Childhood Education, Commissioner designated as Secretary of the Dept. of Early Childhood Education duties expanded, Secs. 26-24-1 to 26-24-6, inclusive, 26-24-20, 26-24-22, 26-24-23, 26-24-30, 26-24-34 am'd.
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Last Action
Forwarded to Governor on May 5, 2015 at 4:47 p.m. on May 5, 2015.
5/5/2015