AL SJR90

Reaffirms Alabama's previous declarations as a "State of Character" from 2000, 2005, 2008, and 2014, and reiterates the 1995 Alabama Character Education Mandate requiring public schools to teach 26 character traits for at least 10 minutes daily.

Identifies universal character qualities including kindness, courage, loyalty, diligence, generosity, truthfulness, honesty, and obedience as foundational to individual responsibility and societal well-being.

Acknowledges that positive character education reduces juvenile delinquency and recidivism rates, improves workplace morale and productivity, and alleviates social and financial burdens on taxpayers.

Urges collaborative character-building strategies across schools, businesses, homes, churches, local governments, state agencies, media, and community groups.

Pledges the Alabama Legislature to promote character education as a statewide priority and urges leaders across all sectors to support practical and affordable character-building initiatives.