Title 16 — Title 16

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Educational Reform Act of 1984.” History: (Acts 1984, No. 84-622, p. 1260, §1.)

(a) Local school boards are hereby authorized, pursuant to rules and regulations established by the State Board of Education, to employ provisionally certified persons from business, industry or other areas or military retirees who have extensive preparation in mathematics, scien…

Areas - Rules and Regulations. The Alabama Commission on Higher Education shall have the authority to make reasonable rules and regulations for implementing and carrying out the provisions of this chapter relating to the scholarship loan program. History: (Acts 1984, No. 84-622, …

Reimbursement; Letter of Commitment; Withholding Records Upon Failure to Satisfy Agreement. The Alabama Commission on Higher Education shall implement a tuition grant program for certified teachers. Tuition grants in institutions of higher education for adding mathematics, scienc…

Requirements of Centers; School Systems to Affiliate with Centers. (a) A comprehensive plan shall be established by the Governor’s Educational Reform Commission and implemented for the development and location of in- service education centers for the purpose of providing rigorous…

For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the respective meanings ascribed to them by this section: (1) A.C.H.E. The Alabama Commission on Higher Education. (2) BOARD or BOARD OF EDUCATION. The State Board of Education. (3) COMMISSION. The Governor’s Educationa…

The Legislature finds that a true need exists within the state for improving education. In furtherance of this goal, a “plan for excellence” and other reform reports have been submitted to the Legislature and the Governor, including therein numerous recommendations that we strong…

The Governor’s program for improving education shall be implemented subject to sufficient appropriations as provided for herein or as provided for in any other appropriation legislation for public education in the state. Such program shall include, but not be limited to, the foll…

(a) There is hereby created the Governor’s Educational Reform Commission. Such commission shall be composed of the Governor, the State Superintendent of Education, the President of the Alabama Parent-Teacher Association, the Executive Director of the Alabama Education Association…

Rules for Conducting Business; Expenses; Employment of Staff. (a) The Governor shall designate one member of the commission as the chairperson. Such chairperson shall call the meetings of the commission. (b) The commission may hold such meetings as it may deem necessary. The comm…

Reform; Serve in Advisory Capacity; Make Reports to Governor and Legislature; Dissolution; Not to Duplicate Education Board. The commission may study all levels of public education and shall monitor the incorporation of educational reform legislation into existing school programs…

Duties. In addition but not limited to the powers and duties otherwise specified in this chapter, the commission shall have the following duties: (1) To study and make recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature concerning mechanisms for increasing financial support of pu…

(a) The State Board of Education shall develop and establish a comprehensive plan for improving courses in science, mathematics, computer education and other critical needs areas. In developing such plan, the superintendent shall consult with teacher organizations, school personn…