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Committee clears repeal of law requiring stand‑alone UAB Graduate School of Social Work
House Committee · January 20, 2026
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Summary
HB152 would remove a 1965 statute that requires the University of Alabama to operate a stand‑alone Graduate School of Social Work, giving the university discretion over organizational structure; proponents said the change will allow flexibility and innovation while continuing to support social‑work education.
The chair introduced House Bill 152, which would remove the 1965 statutory requirement that the University of Alabama operate the Graduate School of Social Work as a stand‑alone entity.
Proponents said the statute is unique and…
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