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AL HJR158

Joint Resolution

Status

Passed

3/13/2026

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 as an occasion to reflect on the nation's founding principles 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

  • Encourages Alabama schools to review their programming and incorporate character and virtue education—including honesty, courage, perseverance, work, and compassion—into all aspects of the school day

  • Passed the House on February 26, 2026 and adopted by the Senate on March 5, 2026

Legislative Description

250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, honored, William J. Bennett, commended

Resolutions

Last Action

Enacted

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/26/2026
Rules2/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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