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.
All Model Policies
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Freedom from Indoctrination Act Final
Section 1. Definitions (A) “Constrain” means failure during any semester to provide sufficient open seats in alternative courses for a student to complete or progress toward completion of a degree or program requirement. (B) “DEI-CRT” means diversity, equity, inclusion, and critical race theory. (C)…
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Act to Prohibit Anti-Semitism in State K-20 Educational Institutions Final
Preamble WHEREAS, a historic rise in antisemitic violence, harassment, and discrimination has occurred at K-12 schools, colleges, and universities across the United States, targeting Jewish students; WHEREAS, in April 2024, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) found that the number of FBI investigations into antisemitic hate crimes…
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The School Board Election Date Act Final
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) Replacement of school board members…
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SCOTUS Anti-Discrimination Implementation Act Final
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 Final
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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Statement of Principles: Microschooling Final
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 should not allow government bureaucrats to limit this freedom. New state laws and local regulations should protect this right and…