Alabama · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 168: Public K-12 education; to prohibit the three-cueing system of reading instruction
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 168 is a bill introduced in the Alabama Senate on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Public K-12 education; to prohibit the three-cueing system of reading instruction. Primary sponsor: Donnie Chesteen (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 5, 2026): Enacted.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Education
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donnie Chesteen | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Enacted
- Third Reading in Second House
- Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 657
- Ready to Enroll
- Enrolled
- Delivered to Governor
- Signature Requested
- Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar (Education Policy)
- Reported Out of Committee Second House
- Third Reading in House of Origin
- Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 130
- Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Education Policy
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