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AL SJR73

Joint Resolution

Status

Passed

3/29/2022

Primary Sponsor

Del Marsh

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2022

AI Summary

  • Reaffirms Alabama's declarations as a "State of Character" from previous resolutions in 2000, 2005, 2008, 2014, and 2018
  • References the 1995 Alabama Character Education Mandate requiring public schools to teach students 26 character traits for at least 10 minutes daily
  • Appeals to partners across schools, businesses, homes, churches, local governments, state agencies, media, and community groups to collaborate on developing and supporting character-building strategies
  • Pledges legislative support for "State of Character" strategies and cooperation with other states in the States of Character movement to influence the nation
  • Identifies character qualities including kindness, courage, loyalty, diligence, generosity, truthfulness, honesty, and obedience as foundational to addressing social problems and reducing recidivism

Legislative Description

State of Character, Alabama redesignated, partners urged to develop and support character building strategies

Resolutions, Designation

Last Action

Assigned Act No. 2022-195.

3/29/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules3/9/2022

Full Bill Text

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