Career and technical education bills advance out of Alabama House committee

By: Andrea Tinker

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: March 4, 2026

Words: 377

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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Two bills dealing with career and technical education advanced out of an Alabama House committee Wednesday.

HB 517, sponsored by Rep. James Lomax, R-Huntsville, would establish the Talent Readiness and Industry Needs (TRAIN) Act to allow businesses to collaborate with educational institutions to provide career and technical education training.

“This would allow industry employees to get a certificate to be able to teach curriculum within community colleges, public charter schools, local education agencies or …

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