Pebblin Warren
Alabama first grade readiness gets support from governor’s education commission
The future of a bill that would effectively mandate kindergarten in Alabama still faces an uphill battle, even as members of a state education commission said that they support the bill. During a Wednesday meeting of Governor’s Commission on Teaching and Learning — a group of educators, lawmakers and officials — State Superintendent Eric Mackey […]
“First grade readiness” fails to come to vote on Alabama Legislature’s final day
A bill that would have required students to show “first-grade readiness” before moving to that grade died on the final day of the 2023 session on Tuesday. HB43, sponsored by Rep. Pebblin Warren, D-Tuskegee, would have required students to show readiness by completing kindergarten or an assessment. “This isn’t really politics for me,” Warren said. […]
School, voting and public records bills pending on Alabama Legislature’s last day
Several significant bills await final passage as the Legislature meets Tuesday for the final day of the 2023 regular session. Among the legislation awaiting passage is a bill that criminalizes organizations and individuals with assisting people with their absentee ballots; a bill that ensures children are ready for the first grade, and one that expands […]
Alabama House passes bill to require ‘first-grade readiness’
The Alabama House of Representatives Tuesday approved a bill that would require students to attend kindergarten or show the ability to do the work to advance to first grade. The bill passed the chamber 87-12. It moves to the Senate. HB 43, sponsored by Rep. Pebblin Warren, D-Tuskegee, would drop the mandatory age of school […]