Alabama Reflector | UASSW
As social workers who care deeply about Alabama’s children, families, and communities, we are troubled by House Bill 152, which recently passed in the Alabama House of Representatives and will soon be debated in the state Senate. This bill would remove from law the requirement that the University of Alabama maintain a standalone School of Social Work, a structure that has been in place since 1965. While supporters argue that the bill merely offers administrative flexibility, we believe it is unnecessary and risks weakening not just one program, but the broader social work ecosystem across our state.