Repeal of UA School of Social Work law concerns social workers, students

By: Andrea Tinker

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: April 15, 2026

Words: 910

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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Soon, the University of Alabama will no longer be required to have a stand alone school for social work.

HB 152, sponsored by Rep. Danny Garrett, R-Trussville, was signed into law by Gov. Kay Ivey last week. The bill takes effect on Oct. 1.

The bill repeals a 1965 law requiring the University of Alabama to have a stand-alone school of social work. It does not require the school to be folded into a …

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