Alabama 2024 Regular Session

Alabama House Bill HR139

Introduced
4/2/24  
Introduced
4/2/24  

Caption

Creekside Academy Robotics Team, commended

Impact

The implications of HR139 are largely ceremonial; however, it reflects positively on the homeschooling community and underscores the potential for academic achievement outside of traditional school environments. By recognizing a homeschool cooperative's success in a competitive arena, the resolution may inspire other similar programs and provide motivation for students engaged in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) activities. The bill does not directly alter any laws but highlights the accomplishments that can arise from educational programs not traditionally structured within public schools.

Summary

HR139 is a resolution that commends the Creekside Academy Homeschool Cooperative Robotics Team for their outstanding achievement of winning the 2023 BEST Robotics National Championship. This resolution recognizes the hard work and dedication of the team members and their coaches, highlighting the collective efforts of 36 families involved in the cooperative from the Lauderdale and Colbert counties in Northwest Alabama. With 27 students participating, the team showcased their skills not only in engineering but also in marketing, which illustrates the diverse capabilities fostered through this homeschooling venture.

Contention

While HR139 does not seem to present points of contention in its text, it may elicit discussions about the role of homeschool cooperatives in offering alternatives to public schooling. By showcasing a successful homeschool program, the resolution could lead to broader conversations about funding and support for homeschool initiatives compared to traditional educational institutions, raising questions about equity and resource allocation in education.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

AL HR875

Commending the Ideaventions Academy Daedalus robotics team.

AL SR33

Commend Lincoln County Robotics Teams for winning 2022 Mississippi State Robotics Championship.

AL HR62

Hartfield Academy Hawks Football Team; commend upon winning MAIS AAAAAA State Championship.

AL SR11

Commend Hartfield Academy Hawks Football Team for second-straight MAIS 6A State Championship.

AL SR83

Commends the Denham Springs High School Robotics Team.

AL HR148

Cornerstone Christian Academy Lady Eagles Basketball Team, commended

AL HR47

Edgewood Academy Varsity Volleyball Team, commended

AL HR46

Edgewood Academy Girls Basketball Team, AISA Class AA State Basketball Championship, commended

AL HR277

Nerdettes, Huntsville's all-girl FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics Team, commended

AL HCR17

Commends the Holy Cross School robotics team on winning the 2018 Louisiana state robotics championship

Similar Bills

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