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Reaffirmation of the US Commitment to Taiwan on the 45th Anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act
Section 1. Preamble: WHEREAS, the Taiwan Relations ACT (“TRA”) was signed into law on April 10, 1979, codifying the historically close relations with Taiwan that had existed prior to January…
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Act to Prepare Inmates for Re-entry and the Workforce
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF __________: Section 1. (A) When any inmate shall be discharged from a term of imprisonment for a felony…
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The School Board Election Date Act
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…
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SCOTUS Anti-Discrimination Implementation Act
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…
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Use of AI Firearm Detection Software in Schools
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…
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Statement of Principles: Microschooling
I. Parental Choice Parents should have the freedom to choose the education experiences (public school, homeschool, private school, charter school, microschool, virtual school, etc.) that best serve their child. Policies…
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Chronic Absenteeism Model Policy
Section 1. (A) A school district Superintendent, or his or her designee, may file a truancy petition if it is determined that: (a) A student subject…
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An Act to Establish the Office of Regulatory Management
Section 1. Short Title. This act may be cited as the Regulatory Management Act of [insert year]. Section 2. Definitions. As used in this act, unless the context requires a…
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Military Spouse Licensure Act
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF [INSERT HERE] Section 1. Definitions. For this section of code, the following definitions are established: (1) “Occupational…
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ACCE Model County Code Ordinance
IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND REENACTING, WITH AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER____ ZONING, OF THE ______ CITY/COUNTY CODE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF CITY/COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY/COUNTY OF _________,…
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Reliability in Expert Testimony Standards Act
Section 1. Short Title This Act may be known and cited as the Reliability in Expert Testimony Standards Act. Section 2. Testimony by Expert Witnesses {FRE 702} A witness who…
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June CEO Update
People often ask me why I do what I do – why I devote my time to the early mornings, the late nights, the countless meetings and dinners, and travel…
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EFAs Help Students Come First in Iowa: Lisa B. Nelson in N’West Iowa Review
ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson was featured in the N’West Iowa Review, highlighting the benefits of Education Freedom Accounts and Governor Kim Reynolds’ leadership…
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State Leaders Urge President Biden Secure Southern Border
Arlington, VA – As leaders on Capitol Hill announce the SAVE Act, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) issued a letter signed…
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May CEO Update
It’s like déjà vu all over again as the surge of anti-American, pro-Hamas activists that engulfed our college campuses last October has resurfaced with a vengeance. Picture this: quads filled…
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Antisemitism on Display at Columbia University “Encampment”
Antisemitism has been a problem on university campuses for years but has been especially prevalent since Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel. Last month, I wrote about an…
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States with the Best Economic Outlook: Lee Schalk on Conservative Commandos
Lee Schalk, ALEC VP of Policy, went on the Conservative Commandos podcast discussing the top five best states in economic outlook and other highlights…
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Iowa’s Tax Triumphs: Jonathan Williams on ITR Radio
Jonathan Williams, ALEC EVP of Policy and Chief Economist, was featured on ITR Live (Iowans for Tax Relief) discussing strategies for managing state budgets…
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Is a Federal Consumer Data Privacy Bill Around the Corner? What Your State Needs to Know
Will 2024 be the year that Congress enacts a consumer data privacy standard? Over the weekend, two key Members of Congress inched the United States closer to the elusive goal…
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April CEO Update
It’s been a wild month here at ALEC, with groups like Greenpeace and Communist Party USA taking shots at our policies and staff. These groups love to make baseless accusations…