Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:20 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:20:03 GMT
The U. S. Supreme Court is expected to rule as soon as Thursday on a suit filed by Shelby County to strike down Section 5 of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Section 5 requires that the Justice Department pre-approveMore >>
The U. S. Supreme Court is expected to rule as soon as Thursday on a suit filed by Shelby County to strike down Section 5 of the 1965 Voting Rights Act.More >>
Thursday, June 13 2013 7:20 PM EDT2013-06-13 23:20:09 GMT
Summertime is sun, fun, beaches, mountains, swimming pools, golf courses and yes for those in school, a break. But it can also be a special time to create lasting memories for families with children aroundMore >>
Summertime is sun, fun, beaches, mountains, swimming pools, golf courses and yes for those in school, a break. But it can also be a special time to create lasting memories for families with children aroundMore >>
Tuesday, June 11 2013 7:20 PM EDT2013-06-11 23:20:09 GMT
The recent Map the Meal Gap report issued by Feeding America highlighted what we at the Montgomery Area Food Bank have been witnessing over the past several years- more families than ever are in need ofMore >>
The recent Map the Meal Gap report issued by Feeding America highlighted what we at the Montgomery Area Food Bank have been witnessing over the past several years- more families than ever are in need ofMore >>
Thursday, June 6 2013 7:20 PM EDT2013-06-06 23:20:03 GMT
We think it's important to share and comment on analysis made by reputable organizations regarding important issues that affect Alabamians. The Rand Corporation, as reported by WSFA 12 News earlier thisMore >>
We think it's important to share and comment on analysis made by reputable organizations regarding important issues that affect Alabamians. The Rand Corporation, as reported by WSFA 12 News earlier thisMore >>
Tuesday, June 4 2013 7:20 PM EDT2013-06-04 23:20:06 GMT
By know you've heard that ASU's interim President has secured legal counsel for and I quote, "university officials in their personal and official positions regarding the agreed upon procedures of the forensicMore >>
By know you've heard that ASU's interim President has secured legal counsel for and I quote, "university officials in their personal and official positions regarding the agreed upon procedures of the forensicMore >>
Want to reply or make an editorial suggestion? Email Collin Gaston, V.P. & G.M. of WSFA 12 News.More >>
Want to reply or make an editorial suggestion? Email Collin Gaston, V.P. & G.M. of WSFA 12 News.More >>
MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) -
Those school districts dealing with recent tornado damage will have one less thing to worry about-making up missed school days. A bill was signed into law last week by Governor Bentley that allows local school systems to make up missed days by either adjusting the number of instructional hours in future school days or excusing the missed day's altogether.
The State Superintendent of Education is now authorized to grant a waiver to excuse days due to extraordinary circumstances.
We acknowledge and commend the Alabama Legislators for their quick passage of this bill and Governor Bentley for signing into law.
This law makes sense because it protects a school employees pay if days are missed due to a disaster declaration. It also makes sense because students and their families will have one less burden as they recover from a disaster.
To be clear – this law is not about the forgiveness of days so students and teachers summers are not impacted and shortened due to make up days. This law is about supporting the outstanding educators of Alabama and the students they teach. This law is an injection of common sense in times when families are in need of relief.
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