Bussman: State Board of Education “incompetent,” proposes redirecting funding to local districts

Sen. Paul Bussman didn’t mince words Friday in calling out the Alabama State Board of Education in its handling of state superintendents and reading initiatives, calling the board “incompetent” and proposing redirecting some of its funding to local school districts.

Bussman, R-Cullman, spoked to a packed community luncheon hosted by the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce alongside Rep. Randall Shedd and Corey Harbison.

The lawmakers provided attendees an overview of upcoming bills and issues facing the state, covering topics such as revamping the jail food money system, tougher penalties for domestic violence committed in front of minor children and a referendum vote on whether to raise gas taxes to fund road improvements locally.

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