From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
MONTGOMERY — A bill to repeal the state’s Common Core education standards was passed by the Senate on Thursday.
The bill was brought forth by Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh, R-Anniston. It requires the state to revert to the previous standards developed and adopted during the 1990s and 2000s for the upcoming academic year, and adopt new standards for the 2020-2021 school year.
Marsh previously rejected efforts to repeal Common Core, but he now said it must be done to improve student performance.
“Changing teaching standards requires a lot of expert work by dedicated education professionals,” Mackey said. “It will not happen overnight.”
The bill will now move to the House after Spring Break.