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AL HJR128
Joint Resolution
Status
3/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jim Carns
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AI Summary
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Honors the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and recommits Alabama to the founding ideals of virtue and education
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Commends former U.S. Secretary of Education William J. Bennett for his contributions to character education, including authoring The Book of Virtues and The Children's Book of Virtues
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Identifies specific virtues schools should teach: honesty, courage, perseverance, work, and compassion
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Encourages all Alabama schools to review their educational programming and infuse character and virtue education into all aspects of the school day
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Passed the House on February 19, 2026; Senate amended and adopted February 24, 2026; House concurred February 25, 2026
Legislative Description
250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, honored
Resolutions
Last Action
Enacted
3/9/2026