Tag: School of Social Work

Ivey signs bill allowing restructure of radically woke University of Alabama School of Social Work

Big changes are expected for the ever-troubled, radically progressive School of Social Work at the University of Alabama, as Governor Kay Ivey has signed a bill removing the language in state statute that gave the school autonomy from university administration.

Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee passes bill to repeal UA School of Social Work requirement

The Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee passed a bill on Wednesday to remove language in state statute requiring the University of Alabama (UA) School of Social Work to remain a standalone college under the authority of the Board of Trustees.

State Rep. Garrett bill to repeal University of Alabama School of Social Work requirement passes House

The Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday to remove the language in state statute that requires the University of Alabama School of Social Work to remain a standalone college under the authority of the Board of Trustees.

State Rep. Garrett files bill to repeal University of Alabama School of Social Work requirement

The University of Alabama (UA) School of Social Work was established by the Alabama Legislature in 1965 to address what was then described as a critical shortage of trained professionals in the field. On Monday, State Rep. Danny Garrett filed House Bill 152 (HB 152), a one-page bill to remove the language in state statute that requires the University to continue that program as a standalone college.