Opinion ID: 1843606
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 1

Heading: the remedy order, december 3, 1993

Text: The defendants, acting through appropriate State officers, officials, commissions and agencies are hereby ordered to implement the following plan to remedy the Constitutional and statutory deficiencies in the system of public education in the State of Alabama. This plan operates from the following assumptions: a. All Alabama students can learn at significantly higher levels. b. The knowledge exists to help all Alabama students learn at significantly higher levels. c. The diversity, including racial and ethnic, that parents, teachers, and students bring to Alabama's education system must be respected, and all education must be provided in an atmosphere free from prejudice of whatever variety. d. All learning environments in the state must be safe, sanitary, conducive to learning, and have adequate resources. e. Teachers, provided with necessary support, are key to school success. f. All special education needs, including the needs of students with disabilities, must be addressed. g. A partnership among educators, students, families, businesses, and communities is necessary for students to achieve educational success. Any Commission, Task Force or similar entity established or given authority to develop or implement this Order shall be representative of the State population in terms of race, gender and geography, and shall include members with knowledge of and sensitivity to the needs of students with disabilities. The system must include the following components in order to provide equitable and adequate educational opportunities for all Alabama school children. Each of the following components must be put into place through the development and implementation of specific plans, legislation and policies adopted to fulfill the requirements of this Order. Such plans, legislation, and policies set forth pursuant to this Order shall be subject to the monitoring procedures of this Order.