Title 16 — Title 16

Any person or institution aggrieved by the actions of the commission in its administration of the program, by written petition filed with the commission within 30 days after notice of the action complained of, may request a rehearing by the commission. The commission shall schedu…

The commission shall be responsible for statewide long-range planning for postsecondary education in Alabama. Such planning shall be the result of continuous study, analysis and evaluation. Plans will include the establishment of statewide objectives and priorities with methods a…

Record System; Definitions; State Coordinating Agency; Advisory Committee; Database Reports; Failure to Comply with Requirements. (a) For the purposes of this section, the following words shall have the following meanings: (1) BIOGRAPHICAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC DATA ELEMENTS. Include, …

This article shall be known and may be cited as the Students’ Right to Know Act of 2023. History: (Act 2023-556, §1.)

This article requires the Alabama Commission on Higher Education to provide information to students to allow those students to make informed decisions about their education and professional future. History: (Act 2023-556, §2.)

As used in this article, the following terms have the following meanings: (1) COMMISSION. The Alabama Commission on Higher Education. (2) DIVISION. The Workforce Development Division of the Department of Commerce that administers or oversees the state’s workforce programs, state …

The commission shall collect and compile all of the following information on an annual basis: (1) The 50 most in-demand jobs in the state and their corresponding starting salaries and education level requirements. (2) The average cost for all colleges and universities in the stat…

(a) The commission shall create an interactive online tool, known as the Student Horizon Database, to publish and provide to individuals information including, but not limited to, the following: (1) The 50 most popular education programs in colleges, universities, and career and …

On or before October 31, 2024, and each October thereafter, the commission shall publish and make available to high school students a Student Graduate Horizon Scorecard that shall contain all of the following data, collected and aggregated pursuant to this article: (1) The 50 hig…

The commission shall issue an annual report to the Legislature outlining the effectiveness of colleges, universities, or any other postsecondary education institutions accepting public funding in aligning their curricula or programs with the state job market, including the degree…

The commission and the division shall enter into a memorandum of understanding to share any data or information necessary to comply with this article. History: (Act 2023-556, §8.)

To satisfy the requirements of this article, the commission may do either of the following: (1) Utilize and incorporate preexisting databases, such as the United States College Scorecard, administered by the federal department of education, as well as any other data sets availabl…

The commission shall adopt any necessary rules to implement this article. History: (Act 2023-556, §10.)

Credits; Articulation and General Studies Committee. (a)(1) The Commission on Higher Education is authorized to review periodically all new and existing programs and units of instruction, research, and public service funded by state appropriations at the state universities and co…

Nothing in subsection (e) of Section 16-5-8 shall be deemed to require a public institution to include any grades earned at another institution in the computation of a student’s grade point average at that institution. However, if any public institution includes freshman and soph…

Nothing in subsection (e) of Section 16-5-8 shall be interpreted or used in any way to discourage or impede the efforts or abilities of the historically black institutions or their officials to carry out the mandates and objectives of federal court decrees and to provide equal ac…

It is the intent of the Legislature that all two-year and four-year institutions of higher education in the state comply with the intent of subsection (e) of Section 16-5-8 and the guidelines developed pursuant to it (unless otherwise exempted by subsection (e) of Section 16-5-8)…

Pursuant to Sections 16-5-7 and 16-5-8, the Alabama Commission on Higher Education shall make regular reports to the Legislature regarding the implementation of subsection (e) of Section 16-5-8. History: (Acts 1994, No. 94-202, p. 257, §5.)

Recommendations. (a) The governing boards of the public institutions of higher education shall submit to the commission through their appropriate administrative officers, not later than 90 days prior to each legislative session, its budget proposals for the operation and capital …

Received from Certain Foreign Countries, Entities, Etc. (a) For the purposes of this section, the following terms have the following meanings: (1) FOREIGN COUNTRY OF CONCERN. The People’s Republic of China, the Russian Federation, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic Peop…

Compensation. Repealed by Act 2015-70 effective April 21, 2015. History: (Acts 1969, Ex. Sess., No. 15, p. 35, §1.)

Repealed by Act 2015-70 effective April 21, 2015. History: (Acts 1969, Ex. Sess., No. 15, p. 35, §2.)

Repealed by Act 2015-70 effective April 21, 2015. History: (Acts 1969, Ex. Sess., No. 15, p. 35, §3.)

Repealed by Act 2015-70 effective April 21, 2015. History: (Acts 1969, Ex. Sess., No. 15, p. 35, §4.)

Authority to Summon and Examine Officials and Records; Use of Facilities, Etc., of Other Agencies. Repealed by Act 2015-70 effective April 21, 2015. History: (Acts 1969, Ex. Sess., No. 15, p. 35, §5.)

Excellence Commission; Responsibilities of Commission. Repealed by Act 2015-70 effective April 21, 2015. History: (Acts 1991, No. 91-323, p. 602, §24.)

Repealed by Act 2015-70 effective April 21, 2015. History: (Acts 1969, Ex. Sess., No. 15, p. 35, §7.)

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…

(a) The Legislature finds that the people of Alabama desire two basic things from their public schools: (1) High achievement for students. (2) A safe and orderly environment in which to learn. (b) The Legislature encourages the State Board of Education to assist local boards of e…

Education Program. (a) Foundation Program. It is the intent of the Legislature to see that funds allocated for classroom instructional support actually reach the classroom. To that end, the State Department of Education shall monitor the flow of funds appropriated for various ins…

History: (Acts 1995, No. 95-313, p. 620, p. 629, §11, Act 2001-475, p. 636, §1; Act 2025-410, §2.)

(a) This section shall be known and may be cited as the Alabama Teacher Paperwork Streamlining Act. (b) The purpose of this section is to accomplish all of the following: (1) Streamline and reduce the paperwork burdens placed on Alabama teachers related to the required documentat…

Review and Develop Policies. All laws or parts of laws which conflict with this chapter are hereby repealed and specifically Sections 16-3-15, 16-3-17.2, 16-3-18.2, 16-3-18.4 and 16-13-15 are hereby repealed. Notwithstanding the repeal of the foregoing sections, the State Board o…

Every Alabama student shall be given instruction in grades kindergarten through twelve to prepare him or her to enter the world of work and/or to complete course work at the postsecondary level. In addition to a comprehensive core curriculum of academics, each local board of educ…

Relative to the Common Core State Standards; Ceding Control Over Public Education Prohibited; Construction. (a) The Legislature finds that the State Board of Education, in the fall of 2013, voted to rescind the Memorandum of Agreement that involved the State of Alabama in adoptin…

(a) This section shall be known and may be cited as the Alabama Workforce Pathways Act. (b)(1) The purpose of this section is to provide enhanced academic and skilled trades opportunities for Alabama students, and to facilitate the development of a career pathways diploma at the …

(a) Student strategy. The superintendent of the local board of education along with the staff of each school shall develop an assistance program at each school for at- risk students performing below the standards set by the State Board of Education. The standards shall include th…

Following the analysis of the financial integrity of each local board of education as provided in subsection (a) or (b) of Section 16-13A-2, if a local board of education is determined to have submitted fiscally unsound financial reports, the State Department of Education shall p…