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AL SB8
Bill
Status
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Gerald Allen
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AI Summary
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Establishes the American History and Civics Excellence Initiative within the State Department of Education as a minimum 50-hour online course for high school teachers.
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Allows participating teachers to earn the American History and Civics Seal of Excellence Endorsement and add it to their Alabama Teacher Certification upon successful course completion.
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Provides eligible teachers who complete the course and receive the endorsement with a one-time stipend of $3,000, subject to legislative appropriation.
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Authorizes the State Superintendent of Education to appoint a program director (subject to Senate confirmation) to direct and manage the initiative.
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Requires the State Board of Education to oversee the initiative, adopt implementing rules, and develop separate application forms for endorsement and stipend requests; effective October 1, 2025.
Legislative Description
Teacher certification; American History and Civics Initiative, created within the Department of Education; online course of study and endorsement for high school teachers, provided for; one-time stipend, provided for; State Board of Education, required to adopt rules
Education
Last Action
Pending Senate Education Policy
2/4/2025