Education and Workforce Development
Task Force Description
The mission of the ALEC Education and Workforce Development Task Force is to promote excellence in the nation’s educational system, to advance reforms through parental choice, to support efficiency, accountability, and transparency in all educational institutions, and to ensure America’s youth are given the opportunity to succeed.
Report Card on American Education
The status quo is not working. Whether by international comparisons, state and national proficiency measures, civic literacy rates, or career preparedness, American students are falling behind. Learn more about state K-12 education and policy performances at alecreportcard.org.
Meeting Information
Education & Workforce Development Task Force Meeting
Thursday, July 25th – 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM MDT
2:00 PM- Introductions and Welcome
2:05 PM- The Importance of Religious Released Time
2:35 PM- AI and Its Usefulness in Education
3:05 PM- How Colleges Spend Money
3:35 PM- How Lawmakers Can Prioritize Parental Rights and Education Freedom
4:00 PM- Model Policy Consideration
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- Prohibiting Cell Phones in K-12 Classrooms
- Addressing Chronic Absenteeism
- Amendment to the Hope Scholarship Act
- Use of AI Firearm Detection Software in Schools
- Addressing Anti-Semitism in Higher Education Act
- SCOTUS Anti-Discrimination Implementation Act
- Microschool Education Act
4:50 PM- Good of the Order
5:00 PM- Adjourn
All Model Policies
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The School Board Election Date Act Draft
Section 1. Date of School Board Elections (A) The date of a school district’s election for members of its board of education shall be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, simultaneously with the general election. (B) The date of a school…
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SCOTUS Anti-Discrimination Implementation Act Draft
1 – Legislative purpose and findings. (a) Legislative purpose. (i) It is the intent of the Legislature to ensure that no person, on the ground of race, color, or ethnicity, shall be excluded from participation in, or be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in, any…
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Use of AI Firearm Detection Software in Schools Draft
Section 1. School District Safety and Security (A) From existing appropriations provided for school security purposes, the Department of Education may enter into a contract with a private vendor for firearm detection software. Such software shall: (a) Detect and alert school district personnel and first responders…
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Microschool Education Act Draft
Section 1. Definitions (A) For purposes of this Act: (a) “Home-based microschool” means an individual or association of individuals, not including a daycare, that: (i) Registers as a business entity in accordance with state and local laws; and (ii) For compensation, provides…
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Amendments to the Hope Scholarship Act Draft
Section I – Hope Scholarship Program – Short Title This law shall be known as the “Hope Scholarship Act.” The program created by this act shall be known as the “Hope Scholarship Program.” Section II. Compulsory Public School Attendance (A) A child is exempt from the compulsory school…
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Prohibiting Cell Phones in K-12 Classrooms Draft
Section 1. Definitions. (A) “Mobile device” means a personal mobile telephone or other portable electronic communication device, not owned by a public school entity or issued by a public school entity to a student, with which a user engaged in a call or writes or sends a message…