Senate committee clears bill making Alternative Learning Environments optional for districts

Apr 15, 2025

House Bill 1903 would change state law so school districts are not required to provide separate Alternative Learning Environments (ALEs) when they can meet students' needs through other campus-based interventions. Sponsors said the change offers flexibility, while committee members pressed for safeguards and data on outcomes.

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The Senate Education Committee advanced House Bill 1903, which would change state law to give school districts the option—rather than the requirement—to provide separate Alternative Learning Environments (ALEs) for students who struggle in traditional classrooms.

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