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HB 604

Public K-12 education; Accountability Council created; Alabama Workforce Development Board, State Department of Education, and Alabama Commission on Higher Education to develop system to analyze student performance data

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Terri Collins

Alabama creates Accountability Council to develop K-12 student performance data analysis system coordinating education and workforce agencies.

Third Reading in House of Origin
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Bill Summary · HB 604

Legislative bill overview

HB 604 creates a new Accountability Council tasked with developing a comprehensive system to analyze K-12 student performance data. The bill requires collaboration between the Alabama Workforce Development Board, State Department of Education, and Alabama Commission on Higher Education to establish metrics and analysis protocols for public school accountability.

Why is this important

Student performance data systems directly influence how schools are evaluated, funded, and managed, affecting resource allocation and educational outcomes across the state. The involvement of workforce development and higher education agencies suggests the bill aims to align K-12 education with post-secondary preparation and labor market needs, bridging historically separate educational sectors.

Potential points of contention

  • Data privacy concerns: Expanded data collection and sharing among multiple state agencies raises questions about student privacy protections and safeguards against misuse
  • Accountability measurement disputes: Different stakeholders (educators, business leaders, parents) may disagree on which performance metrics are fair or meaningful measures of school quality
  • Implementation costs: Creating new councils and data systems requires funding; unclear whether resources are allocated or if this creates unfunded mandates on schools

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

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