Outline of the state of Alabama
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Alabama
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State Models and Supports—Family Engagement

Category
State Models and Supports—Family Engagement

State law requires state agencies to develop models and guidance to promote parent and family engagement.

Code of Alabama 41-15B-2.2 Allocation of funds.

(a) For each fiscal year, beginning October 1, 1999, contingent upon the Children First Trust Fund receiving tobacco revenues and upon appropriation by the Legislature, an amount of up to and including two hundred twenty-five thousand dollars ($225,000), or equivalent percentage of the total fund, shall be designated for the administration of the fund by the council and the Commissioner of Children’s Affairs.

(b) For each fiscal year, beginning October 1, 1999, contingent upon the Children First Trust Fund receiving tobacco revenues, the remainder of the Children First Trust Fund, in the amounts provided for in Section 41-15B-2.1 shall be allocated as follows:

  • (2) Twenty-two percent of the fund shall be allocated to the State Board of Education to one or more of the following:
    • b.
        1. The School Safety Enhancement Program. The amount of monies available to each local board of education shall be determined by the State Board of Education based upon the second month enrollment of the preceding school year. To be eligible to initially receive a portion of the monies, each local board of education shall submit a grant application pursuant to guidelines promulgated by the State Board of Education with provisions for annual renewal of the grants. Provisions for program evaluation in order to determine effectiveness and financial accountability shall be included in the guidelines. The guidelines shall include all of the following:
      • (i) A component to enhance parental participation in school activities and promote parental responsibility for the performance and behavior of their children.
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Statute