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Read. Follow. Verify.Alabama creates Accountability Council and mandates student performance data tracking for college and career readiness
Last action · April 2, 2026: EngrossedSponsor: Terri Collins
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What This Bill Would Do
Alabama establishes a standing Accountability Council by July 1, 2026, to review the state's educational accountability system and mandates a new data-tracking system for public school student post-graduation outcomes.
State education agencies, workforce boards, and school districts must collaborate to track and report long-term student outcomes such as postsecondary enrollment, military enlistment, industry credentials, and wages six years after graduation.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Alabama public school students
Their post-graduation outcomes, including postsecondary enrollment, earnings, and career readiness indicators, will be tracked and evaluated through the new state data system.
State Department of Education
The agency is required to support the Alabama Workforce Board in developing a system to collect, analyze, and report student performance data.
Alabama Workforce Board
The board is tasked with developing the system for collecting, analyzing, and reporting public school student outcomes associated with college and career readiness indicators.
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Procedural history
9 actions- Apr 2, 2026HouseEngrossed
- Apr 2, 2026HouseFloorMotion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 1168
- Apr 2, 2026HouseMotion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1167
- Apr 2, 2026HouseEducation Policy Engrossed Substitute Offered
- Apr 2, 2026HouseThird Reading in House of Origin
- Mar 12, 2026HouseRead for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
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- Mar 12, 2026HouseCommitteeReported Out of Committee House of Origin
- Mar 10, 2026HouseCommitteePending Committee Action in House of Origin
- Mar 10, 2026HouseIntroducedRead for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Education Policy
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Inter-Agency Collaboration on Student Outcomes
The legislation establishes a formal requirement for the Alabama Workforce Board, Department of Education, and Commission on Higher Education to collaborate on tracking long-term career and education metrics up to six years post-graduation.
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