Establishes the American History and Civics Excellence Initiative within the Alabama Department of Education.

This bill creates the American History and Civics Excellence Initiative within the Alabama Department of Education. It includes an online course of study for high school teachers to complete for the American History and Civics Seal of Excellence Endorsement. Successful completion of the course qualifies teachers for a one-time stipend of $3,000, subject to appropriation. The State Superintendent of Education appoints a program director, subject to Senate confirmation, to manage the initiative. The State Board of Education oversees the initiative and adopts rules for its implementation.

Establishes the American History and Civics Excellence Initiative within the Alabama Department of Education.

This bill creates the American History and Civics Excellence Initiative within the Alabama Department of Education. It includes an online course of study for high school teachers to complete for the American History and Civics Seal of Excellence Endorsement. Successful completion of the course qualifies teachers for a one-time stipend of $3,000, subject to appropriation. The State Superintendent of Education appoints a program director, subject to Senate confirmation, to manage the initiative. The State Board of Education oversees the initiative and adopts rules for its implementation.