AL SR31

Creates a study commission to determine the feasibility of establishing an accredited professional midwifery educational program at Wallace State Community College in Selma.

Commission membership includes the Senate Health Committee chair, two members appointed by Wallace State's president (one with financing expertise, one with curriculum expertise), two members from the State Board of Midwifery, one member from the Alabama Community College System chancellor, and one senator from the district containing Wallace State.

Commission shall study program feasibility and determine costs to the Education Trust Fund, including scholarship costs for eligible individuals.

Appoints the Senate Health Committee chair as commission chair; requires meetings to follow legislative interim committee rules and provides staff support through the Senate and Legislative Services Agency.

Commission must report findings and proposed legislation to the Legislature by October 31, 2020, at which point it dissolves.