The Alabama House Education Policy Committee has approved a bill that would create a new group to research and recommend changes to the state’s A-F school report card, expanding reporting on student outcomes tied to college and career readiness.
Background on the Bill
House Bill 604 was filed after an earlier bill proposing major changes to the state report card drew pushback from superintendents and other education officials.
Alabama advances a scaled-back school accountability bill, focusing on college and career readiness. What does this mean for the state's education system?
Key Provisions of the Bill
The new bill keeps the Accountability Council and adds a list of duties, including meeting annually and reviewing Alabama’s current K-12 school report card, studying other states’ report cards for best practices, and recommending changes to state education officials and elected leaders.
Quote: ‘The bill’s focus on college and career readiness is a step in the right direction for Alabama’s education system.’ Attribution: Terri Collins, Chair of the House Education Policy Committee
Laura Lurns · Learning Success expert
Impact on Education
The bill requires the Alabama Workforce Board, with support from the State Department of Education and the Alabama Commission on Higher Education, to develop a system to collect and report public student-outcome data tied to college- and career-readiness indicators.
Key takeaways
- Accountability Council: A 24-member council to study and recommend changes to the A-F report card.
- College and Career Readiness: Expanded reporting on student outcomes tied to these indicators.
- Legislative Progress: The bill moves to the House floor for consideration.
Next Steps
The bill now heads to the House floor for consideration, marking a significant step towards potentially reforming Alabama’s education accountability system.
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References
- Alabama Daily News - House committee approves scaled-back school accountability bill
