Legislature Proposed delay for third-grade reading passes in Alabama Senate The bill passed its roll call 20-12 and moves to a House committee for consideration. John H. GlennFebruary 23, 2022
Legislature Committee OKs draft redistricting maps over criticism from Democrats Democrats questioned the process, saying they did not have time to digest the information before coming to a vote. Jacob HolmesOctober 27, 2021
Governor Governor rejects delaying full implementation of the Alabama Literacy Act Children who do not read at third-grade level will have to repeat the grade beginning after the 2021–22 school year. Brandon MoseleyMay 28, 2021
Governor Governor signs Seizure Safe Schools Act The legislation would allow a voluntary medication assistant to administer seizure medication to a child if a nurse isn't available. Brandon MoseleyMay 27, 2021
Governor Governor signs innovation bills to help accelerate economic development Both bills were priorities of the Alabama Innovation Commission. Brandon MoseleyMay 20, 2021
Legislature Senate passes bill to provide medical assistance to children having seizures The legislation would authorize trained volunteers at schools to give emergency medication to a child having a seizure. Brandon MoseleyMay 10, 2021
Legislature Senate passes priority economic development bills The two bills were passed by the Senate and were priority bills for the Alabama Innovation Commission. Brandon MoseleyMay 5, 2021
Legislature Senate approves bill to nullify federal gun control laws Officials who enforce a federal gun control law could face jail time or fines. Brandon MoseleyApril 20, 2021
Legislature Senate passes delayed implementation of Alabama literacy program Smitherman's legislation would delay the implementation of the plan to hold back third-graders who are not at grade level. Brandon MoseleyApril 14, 2021
Legislature Senate committee approves mandatory kindergarten bill The Senate Education Policy Committee approved the legislation requiring all first graders attend kindergarten or demonstrate proficiency. Brandon MoseleyApril 1, 2021