Alabama Administrative Code

(1) In accordance with Chapter 30C of Title 16, Code of Ala. 1975, seizure management and treatment plan shall be submitted to and reviewed by the lead nurse employed by the local board of education at all of the following times: (a) Before or at the beginning of the school year.…

(1) The school nurse shall follow the training guidelines developed by the State Department of Education in consultation with the Alabama Board of Nursing found in the Safe School Seizure Curriculum. (2) Annual school nurse training for seizure management will be provided to all …

(1) The Alabama Board of Nursing shall retain the sole authority to adopt rules to permit delegation of limited nursing task by licensed nurses, to trained unlicensed assistive personnel and to implement this act. (2) Under no circumstances shall rectal or vaginal suppositories b…

(1) Subject to appropriations by the Legislature, commencing with the 2023-2024 school year, each local board of education in the state shall employ a mental health service coordinator. The coordinator shall be responsible for coordinating student mental health services throughou…

(1) Teacher. Teachers must be certified in Early Childhood Education (P-3) or Elementary Education (K-6). (2) Teacher-Pupil Ratio. The maximum teacher-pupil ratio shall be based on the most current Board resolution regarding class size which is 1:18. (3) Age of Admission. A child…

(Repealed). Author: Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 290-5-1-.02 New 1969, revised September 3, 1975; October 1, 1982 effective as a rule; November 20, 1984 adopted 290-5-1-.02.11 ER effective November 21, 1984 [revising the bulletin, Alabama Kindergartens (parts of pp 88 and 90)]; Janu…

(1) Career and Technical Education (CTE) is a blend of academic, career-specific, general workplace, and life skills leading to further education and employment. CTE is an essential component of the secondary curriculum. It is a critical element in meeting the needs of students i…

Policies and procedures are detailed in the Methods of Administration Manual (MOA) for CTE available from the CTE Section and Department Web site, referred to hereafter as the "Department." Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 290-6-1-.02 New Rule: Filed June 12, 1998; effective July 20, 19…

(1) Planning. (a) Planning efforts aimed at program improvement shall reflect the goals of the Department's strategic plan. (b) Local boards shall submit an approvable plan as required by state and federal law and in accordance with the Alabama State Plan for Career and Technical…

(1) Curriculum. (a) Each teacher shall use a curriculum based on the current state-approved course of study. (b) Courses shall be delivered to appropriate grade level students for the designated lengths of time prescribed in the course of study. (c) All course content standards s…

(1) Pre-Enrollment. (a) Assessment and guidance activities shall be used to align students' interests and aptitudes to a career cluster. Exploratory courses may be used to assist students in identifying interests and aptitudes. (b) Assessments and Education Plans development shal…

(1) Advisory Councils and Committees consist of a core group of business, industry, and/or community members who serve as advisors to the program. (a) Each LEA shall have a system-level CTE Advisory Council and each CTE program shall have an advisory committee. (b) Advisory Counc…

(1) Professional development is a comprehensive, sustained and intensive approach to improving the effectiveness of teachers and principals (including CTE Administrators/Directors) in raising student achievement. (a) Professional development shall be offered for teachers and admi…

(1) Instructional-Related Expenses. (a) CTE programs shall be provided financial support toward instructional supplies and materials, equipment, CTSO activities, professional development, business/industry awareness, cooperative education coordination, and other program-related a…

Each teacher shall maintain a file for each student according to specifications described in the MOA Manual. Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 290-6-1-.09 Recodified Code of Ala. 1975. Repealed and Replaced: Filed September 19, 1997; effective October 24, 1997. Repealed and New Rule: Fil…

(1) The Department shall provide current equipment lists in accordance with the current course of study. All programs shall be equipped with fully functional and well-maintained equipment according to the applicable equipment list. All equipment lists and the course of study are …

(1) Accountability. The measurement of the educational effectiveness and efficiency of a program. (2) Accommodations. Alterations in the way tasks are presented that allow students with learning disabilities to complete the same assignments as other students. Accommodations do no…

Secondary Vocational Education In Alabama. Author: Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 290-6-2-.01 Recodified Code of Ala. 1975. Repealed: Filed September 19, 1997; effective October 24, 1997. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 16-37-1 through 8.

Author: Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 290-6-2-.02 New July 11, 1978; Amended April 13, 1982. Repealed: Filed September 19, 1997; effective October 24, 1997. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 16-37-4.

Author: Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 290-6-2-.03 New July 11, 1978; Amended April 13, 1982. Repealed: Filed September 19, 1997; effective October 24, 1997. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 16-37-4.

Author: Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 290-6-2-.04 New July 11, 1978; Amended April 13, 1982. Repealed: Filed September 19, 1997; effective October 24, 1997. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 16-37-4.

Author: Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 290-6-2-.05 New July 11, 1978; Amended April 13, 1982; October 13, 1988 Amended290-060-020-.05(6)(f) and .05(7)(a)2. and added 290-060-020-.05(6)(l) and (m) effective November 28, 1988. Repealed: Filed September 19, 1997; effective October 24, 19…

Author: Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 290-6-2-.06 New July 11, 1978; Amended April 13, 1982. Repealed: Filed September 19, 1997; effective October 24, 1997. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 16-37-4.

Author: Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 290-6-2-.07 New July 11, 1978; Amended April 11, 1982. Repealed: Filed September 19, 1997; effective October 24, 1997. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 16-37-4.

Author: Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 290-6-2-.08 New July 11, 1978; Amended April 13, 1982. Repealed: Filed September 19, 1997; effective October 24, 1997. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 16-37-4.

See AAC Rule 290-6-3-.03(5) for prescribed content. Author: Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 290-6-2-.09 New July 11, 1978; Amended April 13, 1982. Repealed: Filed September 19, 1997; effective October 24, 1997. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 16-37-4.

See AAC Rule 290-6-3-.03(5) for specific requirements. Author: Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 290-6-2-.10 New July 11, 1978; Amended April 13, 1982. Repealed: Filed September 19, 1997; effective October 24, 1997. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 16-37-4.

Author: Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 290-6-2-.11 New July 11, 1978; Amended April 13, 1982. Repealed: Filed September 19, 1997; effective October 24, 1997. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 16-37-4.

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 290-6-2-.12 New March 24, 1988 effective April 29, 1988. Repealed: Filed September 19, 1997; effective October 24, 1997. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 16-37-4.

Federal Vocational Education. Author: Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 290-6-3-.01 New February 23, 1917, recodified Code of Ala. 1975. Repealed: Filed September 25, 1997; effective October 24, 1997. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 16-37-1.

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 290-6-3-.02 Recodified Code of Ala. 1975, amended January 14, 1988; March 24, 1988 effective April 29, 1988. (cf. P.L. 94-482, Title III; 34 CFR. Parts 400 and 408. 45 CFR. Parts 80, 84 and 86.) Repealed: Filed September 25, 1997; effective October 24, 1…

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 290-6-3-.03 Recodified Code of Ala. 1975. (cf. P.L. 94-482, Title II; 34 CFR. Parts 400 and 408. 45 CFR. Parts 80, 84 and 86.) Repealed: Filed September 25, 1997; effective October 24, 1997. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 16-37-1.

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 290-6-3-.04 Recodified Code of Ala. 1975. Repealed: Filed September 25, 1997; effective October 24, 1997. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 16-37-4.

Effective August 1, 2014, all specialized treatment centers that are licensed or certified by other state or federal agencies serving Alabama students in grades K-12 shall, before receiving any appropriation from the Education Trust Fund, be required to obtain an Educational Endo…

(1) CURRICULUM. The planned interaction of pupils with instructional content, materials, resources, and processes for evaluating the attainment of educational objectives. (2) DEPARTMENT. The Alabama State Department of Education. (3) EDUCATIONAL ENDORSEMENT OF OPERATION. A confir…

(1) An endorsed Specialized Treatment Center may be funded based upon a method developed by the State Superintendent of Education. This method may be modified as needed with appropriate notification to centers receiving allocations. In addition to the allocation from the Educatio…

(1) Effective August 1, 2014, before receiving any state allocations from the Education Trust fund, all eligible specialized treatment centers operating in the state of Alabama must annually assure their compliance with the following: (a) Comply with all State and Federal laws an…

(1) Application for a specialized treatment center educational endorsement of operation shall be made on forms supplied by the Department. In addition, a copy of the Memorandum of Agreement between the center and the LEA where the center is physically located shall be provided to…

Each specialized treatment center will be notified by the Department of the requirement for renewal and will supply the necessary forms for renewal action not less than sixty (60) days prior to the educational endorsement of operation expiration date. A review of each specialized…

(1) Center Purpose and Objectives. Each specialized treatment center's purpose and objectives shall be stated in the catalog, bulletin, or brochure of the center. A clear description of the educational program and target population will be identified. (2) The Educational Program.…

Each specialized treatment center in the State of Alabama may be subject to a visit with or without prior notification by an official of the Department to determine compliance with Alabama Administrative Code Chapter 290-8-8. Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 290-8-8-.08 New Rule: Filed …

(1) Student Placements(a) Placed by a Local Education Agency (LEA)1. A student placed by an LEA at an approved STC will remain enrolled at the LEA of origin. 2. A student placed in an approved STC by an LEA and meets the requirements for receiving a high school diploma will recei…

A specialized treatment center that closes shall comply with the requirements for repository of records in accordance with Code of Ala. 1975, § 16-46-3(e). Specialized Treatment Centers that have licenses suspended, revoked, or deferred shall immediately notify the Department and…

There will be a $500 fee assessed for issuing an Educational Endorsement of Operation. An Educational Endorsement of Operation shall be valid for a period of three years Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 290-8-8-.11 New Rule: Filed January 17, 2014; effective February 21, 2014. Author: D…

A person or center aggrieved by the actions of the Department with respect to issuance, denial, deferral, probation, suspension, or revocation of an endorsement provided for in Alabama Administrative Code Chapter 290-8-8 may file a petition for review with the Alabama State Board…

These definitions are frequently used in the Alabama Administrative Code. (1) Consent. Consent means that: (a) The parent has been fully informed of all information relevant to the activity for which consent is sought, in his or her native language, or other mode of communication…

(1) Child Find. (a) LEA's serving children with disabilities must develop and implement procedures that ensure that all children within their jurisdiction, birth to twenty-one, regardless of the severity of their disability, and who need special education and related services are…

Public agencies must develop and implement procedures to evaluate those children suspected of having a disability that adversely affects their educational performance and who may need special education (specially designed instruction) and related services. (1) Evaluation Requirem…

Each public agency must develop and implement procedures to identify and evaluate children suspected of having a disability that adversely affects their educational performance and who, as a result, may need special education (specially designed instruction) and related services.…

Public agencies must develop and implement procedures to ensure that children will be properly identified according to the definitions, criteria, and minimum evaluative components set forth in these rules. If a child has a disability but only needs a related service and not speci…