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HB 365

Alabama STEM Council created in the Department of Workforce, membership and duties provided

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Terri Collins

Alabama creates a STEM Council within Workforce Development to coordinate education and industry efforts in building the science, technology, engineering, and math workforce pipeline.

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Bill Summary · HB 365

Legislative bill overview

HB 365 establishes a new STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Council within Alabama's Department of Workforce Development. The bill defines the council's membership composition and outlines its duties to coordinate and promote STEM education and workforce development initiatives across the state.

Why is this important

STEM fields drive economic competitiveness and job growth, making workforce pipeline development critical for Alabama's future. This council creates institutional coordination between education and industry to address skills gaps and prepare workers for high-demand, higher-paying technical careers.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs: Creating a new council structure requires budget allocation, staffing, and administrative resources during a time of competing fiscal priorities
  • Effectiveness measurement: The bill's success depends on whether coordinated efforts actually increase STEM participation and employment, which may take years to evaluate
  • Representation balance: Ensuring equitable representation among education, industry, and underrepresented communities in STEM on the council membership

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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