The bill HB365 establishes the Alabama Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Council as a state entity within the Department of Workforce, aimed at enhancing STEM education and workforce development in Alabama. The council will advise key state officials, including the Governor and the Secretary of Workforce, and will consist of appointees from these officials, public officials, and representatives from various STEM stakeholder organizations. The bill outlines the council's structure, including an executive committee, and mandates that members serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for expenses. The Director of the STEM Council will oversee the implementation of the state STEM strategic plan, promote STEM awareness, and evaluate STEM curricula funded by the Education Trust Fund.

Furthermore, the bill allows the council to collaborate with state agencies, educational institutions, and industry stakeholders to evaluate educator preparation programs, expand STEM career exploration, and develop strategies to increase the number of college students pursuing STEM teaching careers. It also authorizes the council to receive administrative support from the Chief of the Workforce Pathways Division and to establish a foundation for private contributions to support STEM initiatives. The bill includes provisions for an annual report on the progress of the state STEM strategic plan and is set to take effect on October 1, 2025. Notably, the bill introduces new legal language regarding the council's responsibilities and the establishment of a foundation, with no specific deletions from current law indicated.