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AL HJR128

Joint Resolution

Status

Passed

3/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jim Carns

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Honors the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and recommits Alabama to the founding ideals of virtue and education

  • 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

  • Identifies specific virtues schools should teach: honesty, courage, perseverance, work, and compassion

  • Encourages all Alabama schools to review their educational programming and infuse character and virtue education into all aspects of the school day

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules2/19/2026
Rules2/17/2026

Full Bill Text

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