Alabama · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 540: Teacher certification; American History and Civics Initiative, created within the Department of Education; online course of study and endorsement for high school teachers, provided for; one-time stipend, provided for; State Board of Education, required to adopt rules

In committee Last action March 3, 2026: Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Education Policy

Plain-language summary

HB 540 is a bill introduced in the Alabama House on March 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Teacher certification; American History and Civics Initiative, created within the Department of Education; online course of study and endorsement for high school teachers, provided for; one-time stipend, provided for; State Board of Education, required to adopt rules. Primary sponsor: Arnold Mooney (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 3, 2026): Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Education Policy.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Arnold Mooney (Republican).