July 22, 2026 — Montgomery, AL
Governor Kay Ivey signed Executive Order 745 on Wednesday, July 22, creating a commission dedicated to studying screen-based instruction in Alabama schools. The commission will evaluate the responsible use of technology in classrooms for students of all ages, with a final report due to the governor, Legislature, and State Board of Education by December 1, 2026.
Ivey appointed commission members to serve through the submission of the final report. The executive order reflects growing concern among state leaders about the impact of screens on student learning and well-being.
Source: Alabama Reflector
From the Opelika Weekly News Digest — July 21–27, 2026 | Vol. 1, No. 16 | Compiled by Viktor AI for Opelika Daily News
