Alabama Code 16-6A-7. Governor’s Educational Reform Commission – To study education reform; serve in advisory capacity; make reports to Governor and Legislature; dissolution; not to duplicate education board
Terms Used In Alabama Code 16-6A-7
- state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
- year: means a calendar year; but, whenever the word "year" is used in reference to any appropriations for the payment of money out of the treasury, it shall mean fiscal year. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
The commission may study all levels of public education and shall monitor the incorporation of educational reform legislation into existing school programs. It shall also serve in an advisory capacity to the Governor and the Legislature in respect to all existing and future reform legislation and means of funding such programs. One year after May 31, 1984, and each year thereafter, the commission shall make an annual report to the Governor or to the Legislature; however, upon the request of either the Governor or Legislature, reports may be made at any time. The commission shall be dissolved at the end of three years unless otherwise continued by resolution of the Legislature.
It is the express intent of the Legislature that the commission not duplicate any responsibilities of the State Board of Education.