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16-6B-2
Section 16-6B-2 Core curriculum. 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 education shall offer a program of vocational/technical education.
(a) The following words and phrases used in this section shall, in the absence of a clear
implication otherwise, be given the following respective interpretations: (1) REQUIRED COURSES.
Courses which are required to be taken by every student enrolled in public schools in the
State of Alabama. (2) ELECTIVE COURSES. Courses which are neither mandatory nor required to
be taken by any student enrolled in public schools in the State of Alabama. (b) The Legislature
finds that students must become more literate in the basic skills needed to earn a living
or to continue their education. The Legislature further finds that the...
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14-12-2
Section 14-12-2 Determination of professional units and operating expenses to be provided,
qualifications and salaries of teachers and minimum number of hours of weekly student attendance.
(a) A formula for the determination of professional units and other operating expenses, based
upon eligible students, shall be developed by the State Department of Education. An eligible
student under this subsection shall be a person who has not graduated from an accredited high
school and who is able to benefit from the instructional programs offered. The total number
of professional units provided shall be the sum total of units necessary for classroom teachers,
vocational teachers, librarians, teachers of exceptional students, supervisors, counselors,
principals and a director. Any funds provided for such units where such units are not employed
shall revert to the Alabama Special Educational Trust Fund. (b) The qualifications of teachers
shall be determined by the State Department of Education...
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16-5-52
Section 16-5-52 THIS SECTION WAS ASSIGNED BY THE CODE COMMISSIONER IN THE 2018 REGULAR SESSION,
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2018. THIS IS NOT IN THE CURRENT CODE SUPPLEMENT. For the purposes of this
article, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) APPROVED INSTITUTION.
A state-supported institution of higher education or a private nonprofit institution
of higher education that satisfies all of the following: a. Is accredited by the Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. b. Is approved by the State Board
of Education or the State Department of Education to prepare teachers of secondary math or
science, or both. c. Is eligible to receive Title IV federal student aid program funds. d.
Maintains its primary headquarters in Alabama. (2) COMMISSION. The Alabama Commission on Higher
Education. (3) ELIGIBLE APPLICANT. A person who satisfies the criteria set out in this article
and is found to be eligible by rules adopted by the Alabama Commission on...
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16-6F-7
to the school's operations or mission. w. The school's plans for providing transportation,
food service, and all other significant operational or ancillary services. x. Opportunities
and expectations for parental involvement. y. A detailed school start-up plan, identifying
tasks, timelines, and responsible individuals. z. Description of the school's financial plan
and policies, including financial controls and audit requirements. This plan shall include
a disclosure of all donations of private funding, if any, including, but not limited
to, gifts received from foreign governments, foreign legal entities, and, when reasonably
known, domestic entities affiliated with either foreign governments or foreign legal entities.
aa. A description of the insurance coverage the school will obtain. bb. Start-up and five-year
budgets with clearly stated assumptions. cc. Evidence of anticipated fundraising contributions,
if claimed in the application. dd. A sound facilities plan, including...
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16-16B-1
Section 16-16B-1 Short title; electronic textbooks; wireless electronic devices; rule making
authority; implementation plan; Alabama Ahead Oversight Committee. (a) This chapter shall
be known and may be cited as the Alabama Ahead Act. (b)(1) Commencing with the 2016-2017 school
year, students may be provided textbooks in electronic format . Textbooks in electronic format
may be available to schools under the jurisdiction of those local boards of education which
choose to participate in Alabama Ahead, to the extent practicable and funding is obtainable,
to provide students with resources in the following three areas: a. Wireless broadband access
via high-quality WiFi infrastructure in schools, as a first priority pursuant to Section 16-6B-2.1.
b. Upgrades, expansions, and maintenance of existing WiFi infrastructure. c. Devices, digital
content, management systems, debt service, or support. (2) Digital textbooks or other instructional
materials provided in electronic format may also be...
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16-6B-10
Section 16-6B-10 Budget requirements for Foundation and Vocational/Technical 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 instructional purposes.
Classroom instructional support shall be defined as those funds appropriated for instructional
supplies, library enhancement, textbooks, technology and professional development. The Legislature
believes that the classroom instructional support funds have a direct impact upon the ability
of classroom teachers to have the resources and assistance necessary to assist them in the
performance of their responsibilities. School budgets for instructional supplies shall be
developed within each school as is required by Section 16-1-30 relating to the adoption of
school board policies. It is the intent of the Legislature...
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16-6F-4
Section 16-6F-4 Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have
the following meanings: (1) APPLICANT. Any group with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status or that
has submitted an application for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status that develops and submits an
application for a public charter school to an authorizer. (2) APPLICATION. A proposal from
an applicant to an authorizer to enter into a charter contract whereby the proposed school
obtains public charter school status. (3) AT-RISK STUDENT. A student who has an economic or
academic disadvantage that requires special services and assistance to succeed in educational
programs. The term includes, but is not limited to, students who are members of economically
disadvantaged families, students who are identified as having special education needs, students
who are limited in English proficiency, students who are at risk of dropping out of high school,
and students who do not meet minimum standards of academic proficiency....
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16-6F-6
professional and administrative staff of the department as recommended by the State Superintendent
of Education. b. Adopt rules for the operation and organization of the commission. c. Review,
at least once per year, department rules and regulations concerning public charter schools
and, if needed, recommend to the State Superintendent of Education any rule or regulation
changes deemed necessary. d. Convene stakeholder groups and engage experts. e. Seek and receive
state, federal, and private funds for operational expenses. f. A commission member
may not receive compensation, but shall be reimbursed by the department for travel and per
diem expenses at the same rates and in the same manner as state employees. g. The commission
shall submit an annual report to the department pursuant to subsection (g). (12) In order
to overrule the decision of a local school board and authorize a public charter school, the
commission shall do all of the following: a. Find evidence of a thorough...
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16-22-13
Section 16-22-13 Cost-of-living adjustment for certain public education employees; miscellaneous
pay provisions. (a) The state Budget Officer shall allocate to the State Board of Education,
the boards of trustees of the public universities, the Board of Trustees of the Alabama Institute
for Deaf and Blind, the Board of Youth Services School District, the Board of Directors of
the Alabama School of Fine Arts, and the Board of Trustees of the Alabama High School of Mathematics
and Science for disbursement to the employees thereof funds based on the criteria established
in this section. It is not the intent of this section to make appropriations, but the appropriations
required by this section shall be made in the annual budget act for the public schools and
colleges. (1) CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (K-12). For the fiscal year beginning October 1, 1998,
and each year thereafter, each cell on the State Minimum Salary Schedule contained in the
annual budget act for the public schools shall be...
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38-15-4
institutions or organizations; staff training plans; rights of children; licensing and inspection
of food preparation areas; access by law enforcement agencies. (a) Commencing on January 1,
2018, the department shall register any religious, faith-based, or church nonprofit, other
nonprofit, or for profit affiliated youth residential facility, youth social rehabilitation
facility, community treatment facility for youths, youth transitional care facility, long
term youth residential facility, private alternative boarding school, private
alternative outdoor program, and any organization entrusted with the residential care of children
in any organizational form or combination defined by this section, whenever children are housed
at the facility or location of the program for a period of more than 24 hours. At a minimum,
registered youth residential institution or organization under this section shall do all of
the following: (1) Be owned and operated on a for profit or nonprofit basis....
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