Education Transparency Board; established, duties provided, impact study required following certain budget reductions at the U.S. Department of Education, State Board of Education authorized to adopt rules

HB 438, the "Education Impact Transparency Act," creates a temporary Education Transparency Board within Alabama’s State Department of Education. The board must conduct an independent impact study - analyzing district-by-district funding, staffing, and student outcome effects - if the U.S. Department of Education budget is reduced by 20% or more. The study’s findings, including public statements from Alabama officials, must be published on the state education department’s website and shared with key leaders within 90 days of the federal budget change. The board dissolves after publishing the report, and the State Board of Education may adopt rules to implement the law.