HJR72 Summary

• Commends and applauds all Alabama public school educators for continuing to instruct students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Encourages the State Department of Education to administer the Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program (ACAP) in-person in March 2021 for students in grades 2-8 to establish a baseline for assessment and identify learning gaps.

• Encourages the State Department of Education to waive all accountability indicators for 2021, including the Legislative School Performance Recognition Program, school grading system, failing school designations, and penalties against school systems, schools, educators, or students.

• Directs that ACAP data be used to address instructional needs and promote student achievement rather than for accountability purposes during the pandemic year.