Alabama Teachers to Begin New School Year With Enhanced Authority in the Classroom

The Teachers’ Bill of Rights, aimed at reducing classroom disruptions and improving teacher and student morale, received unanimous consent in both chambers.

The Alabama State Capitol stands in Montgomery, Ala., on May 15, 2019. Julie Bennett/Getty Images

When Alabama schools open their doors in August, teachers will have new power to manage unruly students.

In an example of bipartisan cooperation, in May, both houses of the Republican-controlled Alabama Legislature unanimously passed SB 157, a law that gives teachers broader authority in maintaining order and control in their classrooms.