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Alabama Senate Bill SB176

Alabama 2024 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Bill SB176

Introduced
2/29/24  
Introduced
2/29/24  

Caption

Public K-12 education and two-year institutions of higher education, Alabama Career RoadMap Act, Alabama Community College System required to develop career readiness module to be added to high school graduation requirements, each public high school student required to complete Career RoadMap Postsecondary Opportunity as defined by Alabama Community College System, Alabama Community College System and State Board of Education required to adopt rules

Impact

The implementation of SB176 is expected to impact state education laws significantly, particularly those governing high school graduation requirements. The new legislation will necessitate collaboration between the Alabama Community College System and the State Board of Education to create and establish the guidelines for the career readiness module. This will represent a shift in focus within the educational landscape, prioritizing vocational skills and practical career preparations in addition to traditional academic achievements.

Summary

SB176, known as the Alabama Career RoadMap Act, aims to enhance workforce readiness among high school students in Alabama. The bill mandates that the Alabama Community College System develop a career readiness module to be incorporated into the graduation requirements for public high school students. This initiative is designed to prepare students for postsecondary opportunities, making them more competitive in the job market. By emphasizing career readiness, the bill seeks to align high school education with the needs of the local economy and workforce.

Contention

There may be some contention surrounding the bill, particularly related to the potential burden on high schools to implement the new career readiness curriculum. Critics could argue that the requirement might detract from other essential subjects or create additional pressures in an already stretched education system. Additionally, there are discussions around the adequacy of resources and training for educators tasked with delivering this module effectively, potentially raising concerns about the bill's feasibility in various districts.

Latest SB176 Activity

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

AL SB343

Public Education, to require the State Department of Education for public K-12 schools, the Alabama Commission on Higher Education for public four-year institutions of higher education, and the Board of Trustees of the Alabama Community College System for public two-year institutions of higher education to summarize and report break/fix rates on school technology devices to Legislature

AL HB241

Workforce Development, Alabama Credential Quality and Transparency Act and the Alabama Workforce Council Committee on Credential Quality and Transparency, would establish the Alabama Terminal on Linking and Analyzing Statistics (ATLAS) on Career Pathways Act, and would establish the Alabama College and Career Readiness Act estab, public database on educational and occupational credentials and competencies created, workforce database for students, job seekers, and employers re credentials and competencies created

AL SB3742

ACCESS Act of 2024 Assisting Community Colleges in Educating Skilled Students to Careers Act of 2024

AL HB266

Restoring Educational Advancement of Completing High School (REACH) Act, providing for a nontraditional high school diploma option for students 17 years of age and older who withdraw from school through the Adult Education Division of the Alabama Community College System; to provide for the sharing of data on students who drop out of high school; and to provide that participating students are eligible for driver's licenses

AL SB38

Relating to the inclusion of private postsecondary educational institutions and private career schools and colleges in the higher education accountability system of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

AL SB196

Move on When Ready; program established to allow qualifying high school junior and seniors to enroll full time at eligible community college, course approval provided for, Move on When Ready Fund created, Alabama Community College System required to administer

AL HB2471

Relating to career and technical education in the public schools and high school graduation requirements.

AL SB1955

Relating to career and technical education in the public schools and high school graduation requirements.

AL SB291

Education, Alabama Community College System, workforce reform, requires certain reporting, provides further for duties of board of trustees, Secs. 16-60-111, 16-60-111.4 am'd.

AL AB1727

Community colleges: career development and college preparation courses.

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