Alabama Senate President pro tempore, state Sen. Greg Reed (R-Jasper)'s Parental Right to Know bill was approved by the Senate Education Policy Committee on Wednesday and is scheduled for passage on the floor.
The “Parent Right to Know” bill would post the curriculum used in each classroom in each Alabama school district on the school's website at the beginning of each school year or within 30 calendar days after new or revised curriculum. It is mandatory to do so. has been adopted. Submissions are reviewed by the local superintendent and local school board.
“Our schools are doing great work for our young students, and I'm so proud of the work our educators do every day,” said Sen. Greg Reed. “This bill provides an opportunity for educators and parents to come together and align on what's happening in the classroom. We want educators to continue to do their jobs well. We want parents to invest as much as possible in their children's education. The majority of schools across Alabama already have this policy in place, and we hope to implement similar measures across the state. This will help build partnerships between schools and families across the state.”
The Parents' Right to Know bill would also require each classroom teacher, upon request, to provide parents of children enrolled in their class with access to all educational materials, supplementary materials, and books available to their students in the classroom. It is also required that they be made available for viewing. If a classroom teacher does not comply, parents can file a complaint with their local superintendent. If the case is not resolved within 10 school days, the parent may file a complaint with the State Superintendent of Education. Each year, the number of complaints received by local superintendents during the previous school year is reported to the state superintendent, who reports the number to the chairs of the House and Senate Education Policy Committees, statewide and by county. It turns out. A complaint filed pursuant to this law becomes the educational record of the student against whom the complaint is filed.
If passed and signed by Governor Ivey, this bill would become law on June 1, 2024.
