Title 16 — EDUCATION.
- Chapter 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS.
- Section 16-1-1 Definitions.
- Section 16-1-10 Selling, etc., alcoholic beverages to school children; keeping on school premises.
- Section 16-1-11 Private schools to register and report; section not applicable to church schools.
- Section 16-1-13 Teaching pupils of disparate ability, background and achievement.
- Section 16-1-14 Removal, isolation, or separation of pupils creating disciplinary problems; state approval necessary for rules implementing such measures; deprivation of right to equal and adequate ed
- Section 16-1-15 Classification and grouping of pupils upon consideration of social attitudes, etc.
- Section 16-1-16 Special courses, tutoring, counseling, etc., for special groups of pupils.
- Section 16-1-16.1 Alabama Council on Family and Children.
- Section 16-1-17 Contest of certain elections.
- Section 16-1-18.1 Accumulation of sick leave.
- Section 16-1-18.2 Payment for unused sick leave upon death of employee.
- Section 16-1-19 Students at colleges, universities, etc., deemed residents of state if parent or guardian registered to vote in state and employed by congressman or in executive branch of federal gove
- Section 16-1-2 Inspection of buildings during and after construction; acceptance of completed construction; forms for construction contracts.
- Section 16-1-20 Period of silence for meditation at beginning of first class in public schools.
- Section 16-1-20.1 Period of silence for meditation.
- Section 16-1-20.2 School prayer.
- Section 16-1-20.3 Student-initiated voluntary prayer.
- Section 16-1-20.4 Period of quiet reflection.
- Section 16-1-21 Payments by boards of education for fund-saving suggestions; section permissive only.
- Section 16-1-22 Audit of certain institutions.
- Section 16-1-23 Hazing prohibited; penalty.
- Section 16-1-24 Reporting of property damage and physical assaults on students and school personnel; legislative intent; penalties.
- Section 16-1-24.1 Safe school and drug-free school policy; treatment of policy violators; promulgation and distribution of discipline policy; liability limited for discipline actions; local boards may
- Section 16-1-24.2 Department of Education to develop statewide violence prevention program.
- Section 16-1-24.3 Local boards of education to implement policies requiring expulsion of students who possess firearms in school areas.
- Section 16-1-25 Access to school facilities by military recruiting representatives.
- Section 16-1-26 Compensation of school board members.
- Section 16-1-27 Use of electronic communication devices on school property.
- Section 16-1-28 No public funds or public facilities to be used to promote lifestyle or activities prohibited by sodomy and sexual misconduct laws.
- Section 16-1-3 Photographing or microphotographing records - Authorized; force and effect.
- Section 16-1-30 Written educational policies, rules and regulations of local boards of education.
- Section 16-1-31 Elective course credit for participation in YMCA Youth and Government programs.
- Section 16-1-32 Debit cards; authorized uses; transaction fees.
- Section 16-1-33 Written reduction-in-force policy.
- Section 16-1-34 Donation by two-year college president of surplus property to local public school system.
- Section 16-1-35 Governor's Academic Achievement Program.
- Section 16-1-36 Tutoring programs for students accessed below average SAT scores.
- Section 16-1-37 Issuance of high school diplomas to certain honorably discharged veterans.
- Section 16-1-38 Financial and education law training for newly elected superintendents of education.
- Section 16-1-38.1 Professional development program for county and city superintendents of education.
- Section 16-1-39 Self-administration of medications by student.
- Section 16-1-4 Photographing or microphotographing records - Destruction of records photographed, etc.; retention of photographs.
- Section 16-1-40 Education Trust Fund proration relief.
- Section 16-1-41 Orientation and training for members of local board of education.
- Section 16-1-42 High school fast track to college program.
- Section 16-1-43 Waiver of undergraduate tuition and fees for Purple Heart recipients.
- Section 16-1-44 (Effective January 1, 2010) School safety plans.
- Section 16-1-45 Automated external defibrillator requirements.
- Section 16-1-5 Photographing or microphotographing records - Intent.
- Section 16-1-6 Association of school board members.
- Section 16-1-7 Eye protective devices for pupils and teachers participating in certain courses.
- Section 16-1-8.1 Classroom instructional support.
- Chapter 2 — DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
- Section 16-2-1 Creation; direction; duties of assistant state superintendents.
- Section 16-2-2 Duties of department.
- Section 16-2-3 Organization.
- Section 16-2-4 Publications by department.
- Section 16-2-5 Expenses of department.
- Section 16-2-6 Public kindergarten pilot programs.
- Section 16-2-7 Appointment, compensation, benefits, etc., of assistant state superintendents of education and division directors in State Department of Education; filling of vacancies.
- Section 16-2-8 Department authorized to contract for storage and distribution of federal food programs.
- Chapter 3 — STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
- Section 16-3-1 Composition; election; term of office.
- Section 16-3-1.1 State Board of Education districts; official maps.
- Section 16-3-10 Compensation of employees subject to the Merit System.
- Section 16-3-11 Powers generally.
- Section 16-3-12 Rules and regulations - Generally.
- Section 16-3-13 Rules and regulations - Necessary to make effective the law's purpose.
- Section 16-3-14 Grading and standardizing schools.
- Section 16-3-16 Teachers' training and certification; reciprocity.
- Section 16-3-16.1 Board to review requirements for teacher education; nationally normed teacher examination.
- Section 16-3-17 Educational needs investigated.
- Section 16-3-17.3 Flexible school terms.
- Section 16-3-18 Vocational education.
- Section 16-3-19 Acceptance of federal funds by board.
- Section 16-3-2 Officers.
- Section 16-3-20 Supervision of educational work of special institutions.
- Section 16-3-21 Annual report.
- Section 16-3-22 Recommendations of legislation.
- Section 16-3-23 Seal.
- Section 16-3-24 Oaths of agents; examination of witnesses.
- Section 16-3-25 Removal of appointees; filling of vacancies in office of appointees.
- Section 16-3-26 Property control.
- Section 16-3-27 Review of local actions by state superintendent.
- Section 16-3-28 Authority of board and trustees of institutions to borrow from federal agencies or others; issuance of bonds, notes and other securities.
- Section 16-3-29 Donations held for schools.
- Section 16-3-3 Qualifications of members.
- Section 16-3-30 Administration of gifts and donations.
- Section 16-3-31 Gifts may be accepted on conditions.
- Section 16-3-32 Providing instruction not available at state-supported institutions - Graduate and professional instruction.
- Section 16-3-33 Providing instruction not available at state-supported institutions - College or university instruction.
- Section 16-3-34 Authority of institutions of higher learning to make interstate educational agreements.
- Section 16-3-35 Contracts with Tuskegee Institute and Meharry Medical College for education of Alabama students.
- Section 16-3-37 Naming or designating institutions of higher learning.
- Section 16-3-39 Indemnification of members.
- Section 16-3-4 Removal of members.
- Section 16-3-40 Public high school graduation examination available to nonpublic high school students.
- Section 16-3-5 Vacancies.
- Section 16-3-6 Oath of office.
- Section 16-3-7 Meetings.
- Section 16-3-8 Compensation of members.
- Section 16-3-9 Expense allowance for members.
- Chapter 4 — STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION.
- Chapter 5 — ALABAMA COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION.
- Chapter 6 — ALABAMA EDUCATION STUDY COMMISSION.
- Chapter 6A — PROGRAMS FOR IMPROVING EDUCATION.
- Chapter 6B — EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY PLAN.
- Chapter 7 — ALABAMA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION.
- Chapter 7A — ALABAMA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION FOUNDATION AUTHORITY.
- Chapter 8 — COUNTY BOARDS OF EDUCATION.
- Chapter 9 — COUNTY SUPERINTENDENTS OF EDUCATION.
- Chapter 10 — BOARDS OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES.
- Section 16-10-1 Qualification and selection of trustees.
- Section 16-10-10 Sanitary conditions maintained by trustees.
- Section 16-10-11 Use of schoolhouse for civic purposes.
- Section 16-10-2 Meetings; chairman.
- Section 16-10-3 Secretary of board.
- Section 16-10-4 Teacher may be refused by trustees.
- Section 16-10-5 Dismissal of pupils.
- Section 16-10-6 Incidental fees in elementary schools.
- Section 16-10-7 School visited by trustees.
- Section 16-10-8 School building controlled by trustees.
- Section 16-10-9 Charges against teacher may be filed by trustees.
- Chapter 11 — CITY BOARDS OF EDUCATION.
- Section 16-11-1 "City" defined.
- Section 16-11-10 Quadrennial census for city.
- Section 16-11-11 School property vested in board.
- Section 16-11-12 Acquisition, maintenance, etc., of property - Generally.
- Section 16-11-13 Acquisition, maintenance, etc., of property - Condemnation.
- Section 16-11-14 School buses - Purchase.
- Section 16-11-15 School buses - Operation; school board members not personally liable.
- Section 16-11-16 Kindergartens and playgrounds; eligibility for admission to public schools.
- Section 16-11-17 Establishment of salaries; dismissal of employees.
- Section 16-11-19 Bond issues.
- Section 16-11-2 Applicability; composition of boards.
- Section 16-11-20 Grading and standardization of city schools; courses of study.
- Section 16-11-21 Forms for reports.
- Section 16-11-22 Reports of city board to State Board of Education; audit of accounts.
- Section 16-11-23 Libraries and special schools established and maintained.
- Section 16-11-24 Annual report published.
- Section 16-11-25 Allocation of revenue from licenses and taxes.
- Section 16-11-26 Incidental fees in city elementary schools.
- Section 16-11-27 Boards of education of certain cities may insure school buildings, property, etc., in fund.
- Section 16-11-3 Election; terms of office; vacancies.
- Section 16-11-3.1 Board selection procedure in Class 5 municipalities.
- Section 16-11-3.2 Election and operation of boards in Class 4 municipalities.
- Section 16-11-4 Office of board.
- Section 16-11-5 Meetings; officers; rules of procedure; majority vote.
- Section 16-11-6 Designation and duties of Treasurer.
- Section 16-11-7 Bonds of city superintendent and treasurer.
- Section 16-11-8 Indebtedness where county unit system adopted.
- Section 16-11-9 Powers generally.
- Section 16-11-9.1 Authority to enter into cooperative agreements, programs, etc.
- Chapter 12 — CITY SUPERINTENDENTS OF SCHOOLS.
- Section 16-12-1 Appointment, compensation and removal.
- Section 16-12-10 Institutes organized by city superintendent.
- Section 16-12-11 Visitation of city schools by superintendent.
- Section 16-12-12 Forms for reports of employees of city board.
- Section 16-12-13 Quadrennial census for city schools.
- Section 16-12-14 Report required by state board.
- Section 16-12-15 Administration of office; supervision of employees.
- Section 16-12-16 Nomination, removal, etc., of teachers, employees, etc.
- Section 16-12-17 Payroll of city superintendent.
- Section 16-12-18 Employment of attendance officers; enforcement of attendance laws.
- Section 16-12-19 Employment of professional, clerical, etc., assistants.
- Section 16-12-2 Qualifications.
- Section 16-12-20 Full-time employment of teachers authorized.
- Section 16-12-3 Duties generally.
- Section 16-12-4 Establishment and maintenance of schools.
- Section 16-12-5 Recommendations of educational policy and rules and regulations.
- Section 16-12-6 Building program for city schools.
- Section 16-12-7 School buildings and grounds; approval of contracts generally.
- Section 16-12-8 Grading and standardizing city schools.
- Section 16-12-9 Courses of study for city schools.
- Chapter 13 — SCHOOL FINANCES GENERALLY.
- Section 16-13-1 Fiscal year.
- Section 16-13-10 Custodian of school funds - Payment of payrolls.
- Section 16-13-100 Payment of incidental costs.
- Section 16-13-101 Redemption of warrants prior to maturity.
- Section 16-13-102 Exchange and delivery of refunding warrants.
- Section 16-13-103 Validity of warrants.
- Section 16-13-104 Exemption from taxation.
- Section 16-13-105 Warrants may be validated.
- Section 16-13-106 Records.
- Section 16-13-107 Exclusiveness of article.
- Section 16-13-108 Elections.
- Section 16-13-109 Investment of unused proceeds in government securities.
- Section 16-13-11 Custodian of school funds - Vouchers required.
- Section 16-13-12 Custodian of school funds - Removal.
- Section 16-13-120 Authority to issue; interest rate; terms, use of proceeds, etc.
- Section 16-13-121 Approval of issue by State Superintendent of Education.
- Section 16-13-122 Provisions of article cumulative.
- Section 16-13-13 Fees for courses.
- Section 16-13-14 Advancement of expenses of members and employees of county and city boards of education; itemized statement of expenses to be presented and approved upon return of member or employee.
- Section 16-13-140 Established for county and city school systems; form of annual budget required; public hearings required.
- Section 16-13-141 Comptroller and state superintendent to estimate funds.
- Section 16-13-142 County and city treasurer to certify estimated funds available.
- Section 16-13-143 When budget official; approval of funds for teachers' salaries; changes in budget; approval prerequisite to receipt of funds.
- Section 16-13-144 Prohibition and penalty for exceeding budget; waiver of penalty.
- Section 16-13-145 Authority to borrow funds against revenues of current year; authority to contract with T.V.A. to obtain funds to improve energy-inefficient school buildings with approval of state su
- Section 16-13-146 Interest rate on current loans.
- Section 16-13-147 Payment of teachers' salaries when due.
- Section 16-13-16 Name of "Alabama Special Educational Trust Fund" changed to "Education Trust Fund."
- Section 16-13-160 Petition for election; calling of election.
- Section 16-13-161 Election notice.
- Section 16-13-162 Election officers; conduct of election.
- Section 16-13-163 Electors.
- Section 16-13-164 Ballot and election supplies.
- Section 16-13-165 Levy and assessment of tax.
- Section 16-13-166 Collection of tax.
- Section 16-13-180 Petition for election; calling of election.
- Section 16-13-181 Request by board of education for election.
- Section 16-13-182 When district tax cannot be levied.
- Section 16-13-183 Election notice.
- Section 16-13-184 Election officers; conduct of election.
- Section 16-13-185 Expenses of election.
- Section 16-13-186 Election supplies.
- Section 16-13-187 Ballots.
- Section 16-13-188 Election result; levy, amount and duration of tax; limitation on use of proceeds.
- Section 16-13-189 Electors.
- Section 16-13-190 Validation of elections.
- Section 16-13-191 School tax district - Boundaries fixed by county board.
- Section 16-13-192 School tax district - Map - Required generally; duration of boundaries.
- Section 16-13-193 School tax district - Map - Not required of city school tax district.
- Section 16-13-194 School tax district - Consolidation - Generally.
- Section 16-13-195 School tax district - Consolidation - City district with other territory.
- Section 16-13-196 School tax district - Consolidation - Effect.
- Section 16-13-197 Collection of tax.
- Section 16-13-198 Use of district funds.
- Section 16-13-199 Municipality may remain under county board of education; disposition of tax when city assumes control of schools.
- Section 16-13-2 Investment of endowment funds held by State Board of Education and trustees of state institutions.
- Section 16-13-210 Definitions.
- Section 16-13-211 Borrowing money in anticipation of warrants authorized; issuance of notes.
- Section 16-13-212 Notes not general obligation; board may pledge tax proceeds.
- Section 16-13-213 Refunding, renewing or extending notes.
- Section 16-13-214 Notes sold at public or private sale.
- Section 16-13-215 Approval of note issue by state superintendent; procedure; conclusive determination.
- Section 16-13-216 Exemption from taxation.
- Section 16-13-217 Legal investments for fiduciaries.
- Section 16-13-230 Establishment of fund.
- Section 16-13-231 Purposes and plan of apportionment.
- Section 16-13-231.1 Local salary schedules; written retirement application; appropriations.
- Section 16-13-231.2 State Salary Matrix renamed.
- Section 16-13-232 Determining number of teacher units and instructional support units; grade level divisors.
- Section 16-13-233 Allowance for transportation.
- Section 16-13-234 Allocation of funds.
- Section 16-13-234.1 Funding salary increases mandated by Legislature.
- Section 16-13-235 Local boards of education to furnish information and file records; State Superintendent of Education to provide data; rules and regulations.
- Section 16-13-236 Funds for vocational/technical education.
- Section 16-13-237 Funding city board of education beyond board's pro rata share of countywide tax.
- Section 16-13-238 Failure to provide certain amount of local tax support.
- Section 16-13-239 References to "minimum program" deemed references to "Foundation Program."
- Section 16-13-260 Legislative findings.
- Section 16-13-261 Authority for special school tax to continue until payments of refunding obligations.
- Section 16-13-262 Construction.
- Section 16-13-263 Application.
- Section 16-13-280 Definitions.
- Section 16-13-281 Average salaries to match national average; funding; compliance.
- Section 16-13-282 Purpose of article.
- Section 16-13-31 Record of receipts and disbursements; apportionment of countywide taxes for Foundation Program.
- Section 16-13-32 Funds contributed to be applied as indicated in grant.
- Section 16-13-33 Funds of townships divided by state or county line.
- Section 16-13-36 Appropriation of funds out of treasury.
- Section 16-13-37 Use of county sales and use tax funds for general educational purposes.
- Section 16-13-4 Diversion of funds; payment of debt obligations.
- Section 16-13-5 Federal grants, appropriations, etc. - Acceptance.
- Section 16-13-6 Federal grants, appropriations, etc. - State Board of Education designated state agency in administration.
- Section 16-13-7 Appropriation of federal government funds to Foundation Program Fund.
- Section 16-13-70 Issuance authorized; purposes; source of payment.
- Section 16-13-71 Terms and conditions; sale; use of proceeds.
- Section 16-13-72 Refunding warrants.
- Section 16-13-73 Approval of issue by State Superintendent of Education.
- Section 16-13-74 Warrants legal investments for fiduciaries.
- Section 16-13-75 Exemption from taxation.
- Section 16-13-76 Moneys allocated under article or chapter not to be pledged.
- Section 16-13-77 Effect of article on existing powers of boards of education.
- Section 16-13-8 Bonding of persons handling public school funds generally - Authority to require.
- Section 16-13-9 Bonding of persons handling public school funds generally - Payment of premiums.
- Section 16-13-90 Purposes for which warrants issued.
- Section 16-13-91 Approval of issuance.
- Section 16-13-92 Execution.
- Section 16-13-93 Form.
- Section 16-13-94 Maturity; payment generally.
- Section 16-13-95 Interest rate.
- Section 16-13-96 Sale - Generally.
- Section 16-13-97 Sale - Price.
- Section 16-13-98 Preference and payment of warrants and care of fund.
- Section 16-13-99 Place and method of payment.
- Chapter 13A — SCHOOL FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY.
- Section 16-13A-1 Fiscal management policies.
- Section 16-13A-10 Penalties for failing to comply with chapter.
- Section 16-13A-11 Liability.
- Section 16-13A-12 Bonding.
- Section 16-13A-13 Publication of budget and financial information.
- Section 16-13A-2 Financial oversight by State Superintendent of Education; appointment and duties of Chief Education Financial Officer; internal audits of schools and school systems.
- Section 16-13A-3 Financial training of local superintendents of education.
- Section 16-13A-4 Appointment; removal of chief school financial officer; qualifications.
- Section 16-13A-5 Supervision, fiduciary responsibility of chief school financial officer; duties.
- Section 16-13A-6 Required reports.
- Section 16-13A-7 Audits.
- Section 16-13A-8 Authority to expend funds.
- Section 16-13A-9 Reserve funds.
- Chapter 13B — COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR CERTAIN CONTRACTS OF COUNTY AND CITY BOARDS OF EDUCATION.
- Section 16-13B-1 Applicability; local preference zone; joint agreement; bid bond.
- Section 16-13B-10 Conflict of interests; violations.
- Section 16-13B-11 Action to enjoin execution of contract.
- Section 16-13B-2 Exceptions to competitive bidding requirements.
- Section 16-13B-3 Emergency action.
- Section 16-13B-4 Notice of proposed purchase; bids; reverse auction procedures.
- Section 16-13B-5 Collusive agreements.
- Section 16-13B-6 Advance disclosure of bid terms.
- Section 16-13B-7 Defaulting bidder; award to second lowest responsible bidder; preferences; sole source specification; life cycle costs; rejection of bids; lease-purchase contracts.
- Section 16-13B-8 Bond requirement.
- Section 16-13B-9 Assignment of contract.
- Chapter 15 — ALABAMA EDUCATION AUTHORITY.
- Section 16-15-1 Definitions.
- Section 16-15-10 Disposition of proceeds of bonds.
- Section 16-15-11 Pledge of revenues for payment of bonds.
- Section 16-15-12 Payment of bonds.
- Section 16-15-13 Dissolution of authority.
- Section 16-15-2 Legislative findings of fact and declaration of intent.
- Section 16-15-3 Incorporation authorized.
- Section 16-15-4 Application for incorporation.
- Section 16-15-5 Issuance and recording of certificate of incorporation; no fees to be paid.
- Section 16-15-6 Members, officers and directors; record of proceedings.
- Section 16-15-7 Powers generally.
- Section 16-15-8 Issuance and sale of bonds; contracts; purchases.
- Section 16-15-9 Execution, form, terms and conditions of bonds; sale; refunding bonds; security for payment; bonds to be negotiable instruments; exemption from taxation; bonds legal investments.
- Chapter 16 — ALABAMA PUBLIC SCHOOL AND COLLEGE AUTHORITY.
- Section 16-16-1 Definitions.
- Section 16-16-10 Disposition of proceeds of bonds.
- Section 16-16-11 Pledge of revenues for payment of bonds.
- Section 16-16-12 Payment of principal and interest on bonds.
- Section 16-16-13 Dissolution of authority.
- Section 16-16-14 Use of bond proceeds for loans to local boards of education.
- Section 16-16-14.1 THIS SECTION WAS ASSIGNED BY THE CODE COMMISSIONER IN THE 2009 FIRST SPECIAL SESSION, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 14, 2009. THIS IS NOT IN THE CURRENT CODE SUPPLEMENT.
- Section 16-16-15 Incentive fund and council.
- Section 16-16-16 Racial and ethnic diversity.
- Section 16-16-2 Legislative findings of fact and declaration of intent; liberal construction of chapter.
- Section 16-16-3 Incorporation authorized.
- Section 16-16-4 Application for incorporation.
- Section 16-16-5 Issuance and recording of certificate of incorporation; no fees to be paid.
- Section 16-16-6 Members, officers and directors; quorum for transacting business; effect of death, resignation or expiration of term; salary; record of proceedings; copies of proceedings as evidence.
- Section 16-16-7 Powers generally.
- Section 16-16-8 Authority empowered to sell and issue bonds for construction, etc., of facilities for public educational purposes; procedure for letting contracts.
- Section 16-16-9 Execution, form, terms and conditions of bonds; sale; refunding bonds; bonds to be limited obligations; security for payment; bonds as negotiable instruments; exemption from taxation;
- Chapter 17 — EDUCATIONAL BUILDING AUTHORITIES.
- Section 16-17-1 Definitions.
- Section 16-17-10 Bonds of authority.
- Section 16-17-11 Contracts to secure bonds and assumed obligations.
- Section 16-17-12 Statutory mortgage lien.
- Section 16-17-13 Proceeds from sale of bonds.
- Section 16-17-14 Exemption from taxation.
- Section 16-17-15 Freedom of authority from state supervision and control.
- Section 16-17-16 Earnings of authority.
- Section 16-17-17 Investments in bonds of authority.
- Section 16-17-18 Notice of bond resolution.
- Section 16-17-19 Dissolution of authority and vesting of title to its properties.
- Section 16-17-2 Legislative intent.
- Section 16-17-3 Procedure to incorporate.
- Section 16-17-4 Amendments to certificate of incorporation.
- Section 16-17-5 Board of directors.
- Section 16-17-6 Officers of authority.
- Section 16-17-7 Powers of authority.
- Section 16-17-8 Location of ancillary improvements.
- Section 16-17-9 Remedies under lease agreements.
- Chapter 18 — PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL BUILDING AUTHORITIES.
- Section 16-18-1 Definitions.
- Section 16-18-10 Remedies under lease agreements.
- Section 16-18-11 Bonds of authority.
- Section 16-18-12 Contracts to secure bonds and assumed obligations.
- Section 16-18-13 Statutory mortgage lien.
- Section 16-18-14 Proceeds from sale of bonds.
- Section 16-18-15 Cooperation; aid from other public bodies.
- Section 16-18-16 Exemption from taxation.
- Section 16-18-17 Freedom of authority from state supervision and control.
- Section 16-18-18 Earnings of authority.
- Section 16-18-19 Investments in bonds of authority.
- Section 16-18-2 Legislative intent.
- Section 16-18-20 Notice of bond resolution.
- Section 16-18-21 Dissolution of authority and vesting of title to its properties.
- Section 16-18-3 Procedure to incorporate.
- Section 16-18-4 Amendments to certificate of incorporation.
- Section 16-18-5 Board of directors.
- Section 16-18-6 Officers of authority.
- Section 16-18-7 Powers of authority.
- Section 16-18-8 Location of ancillary improvements.
- Section 16-18-9 Lease by educational institutions of ancillary improvements.
- Chapter 18A — PRIVATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES FACILITIES AUTHORITY.
- Section 16-18A-1 Short title.
- Section 16-18A-10 Venue and jurisdiction.
- Section 16-18A-11 Interest of bondholders protected; enforceability.
- Section 16-18A-12 Moneys considered trust funds.
- Section 16-18A-13 Title to projects.
- Section 16-18A-2 Definitions.
- Section 16-18A-3 Creation of authority; members, organization, etc.
- Section 16-18A-4 Powers and duties.
- Section 16-18A-5 Revenue bonds — Issuance; negotiable, forms, terms, etc.; refunding bonds; security.
- Section 16-18A-6 Revenue bonds - Contracts to secure payment.
- Section 16-18A-7 Revenue bonds - Creation of statutory mortgage lien; recording.
- Section 16-18A-8 Use of proceeds from sale.
- Section 16-18A-9 Exemptions from taxation, fees and costs.
- Chapter 18B — ALABAMA FORENSIC SCIENCES BOND AUTHORITY.
- Section 16-18B-1 Legislative findings.
- Section 16-18B-10 Bonds - Execution; facsimiles; validity.
- Section 16-18B-11 Alabama Forensic Sciences Bond Fund.
- Section 16-18B-12 Use of proceeds from bonds.
- Section 16-18B-13 Refunding bonds.
- Section 16-18B-14 Exemption from taxes; use of bonds as security; investment of funds.
- Section 16-18B-15 Contracts to be in writing.
- Section 16-18B-16 Appropriation and allocation of funds.
- Section 16-18B-17 Dissolution of corporation.
- Section 16-18B-18 Diversity of corporation.
- Section 16-18B-19 Exemption from federal income taxation.
- Section 16-18B-2 Definitions.
- Section 16-18B-3 Authorization and procedure for incorporations; application.
- Section 16-18B-4 Certificate of incorporation.
- Section 16-18B-5 Members; officers; quorum; vacancies; salaries; record of proceedings.
- Section 16-18B-6 Powers of authority.
- Section 16-18B-7 Bonds - Issuance and sale.
- Section 16-18B-8 Bonds - Payment of principal, premium, and interest; records.
- Section 16-18B-9 Bonds - Redemption.
- Chapter 19 — LOCAL AID TO STATE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.
- Section 16-19-1 Definitions.
- Section 16-19-2 Counties and municipalities authorized to make appropriations and donations to state educational institutions.
- Section 16-19-3 Issuance of warrants authorized.
- Section 16-19-4 Pledge of revenues for payment of warrants.
- Section 16-19-5 County general obligation warrants to constitute preferred claim; issuance deemed audit and allowance of claim.
- Section 16-19-6 Provisions of chapter control over inconsistent legislation; Section 11-8-10 inapplicable.
- Section 16-19-7 Warrants deemed issued for purpose of constructing, etc., schoolhouses.
- Section 16-19-8 Powers cumulative.
- Chapter 20 — LEASE AND SALE OF SCHOOL LANDS.
- Section 16-20-1 "School lands" defined.
- Section 16-20-2 Timber on reserved lots not to be injured.
- Section 16-20-3 When Secretary of State issues patent.
- Section 16-20-4 Notes placed with Attorney General for collection.
- Section 16-20-5 State pledged to pay interest on school land funds.
- Section 16-20-6 When title acquired by adverse possession.
- Section 16-20-7 Township lines abolished.
- Section 16-20-8 Sale of land deeded to state for school purposes - When authorized; deeds.
- Section 16-20-9 Sale of land deeded to state for school purposes - Disposition of proceeds.
- Chapter 21 — LIBRARIES.
- Section 16-21-1 County may appropriate funds for school libraries.
- Section 16-21-2 Library books and equipment.
- Section 16-21-3 Circulating libraries.
- Section 16-21-30 Short title.
- Section 16-21-31 Definitions.
- Section 16-21-32 Purpose.
- Section 16-21-33 Alabama Virtual Library Executive Council.
- Section 16-21-34 Adoption of rules; membership of council.
- Section 16-21-35 Educational entity; funding.
- Chapter 22 — OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES GENERALLY.
- Section 16-22-1 Police officers at state colleges and universities or Institute for Deaf and Blind - Employment; powers and duties generally.
- Section 16-22-10 Salary increases for certain public education employees; two-year colleges salary schedule upgrade; miscellaneous pay provisions.
- Section 16-22-11 Cost-of-living increase for certain public education employees; salary schedules for two-year postsecondary institutions; miscellaneous pay provisions.
- Section 16-22-12 Cost-of-living adjustment for public education employees; miscellaneous pay provisions.
- Section 16-22-13 Cost-of-living adjustment for certain public education employees; miscellaneous pay provisions.
- Section 16-22-13.1 Fiscal year 2000-2001 adjustments.
- Section 16-22-13.2 Fiscal year 2002-2003 adjustments.
- Section 16-22-13.3 Fiscal year 2005-2006 adjustments.
- Section 16-22-13.4 Fiscal year 2006-2007 adjustments.
- Section 16-22-13.5 Fiscal year 2007 - 2008 adjustments.
- Section 16-22-14 Personnel records of education employees.
- Section 16-22-15 Notice of personnel vacancy; board policies; emergency situations.
- Section 16-22-16 Registered nurses required.
- Section 16-22-17 Payroll deductions for participation in statewide programs.
- Section 16-22-18 Annual stipend or supplement for certified counselors.
- Section 16-22-2 Police officers at state colleges and universities or Institute for Deaf and Blind - Extension of jurisdiction.
- Section 16-22-3 Employment of teachers, janitors, food handlers or bus drivers with tuberculosis.
- Section 16-22-4 Surety bonds.
- Section 16-22-5 Authority of school boards to form groups for purpose of obtaining group insurance; payment of insurance premiums.
- Section 16-22-6 Policies as to salary deductions; purposes for which deductions may be made; application.
- Section 16-22-7 Presumption as to payments and deductions; eligibility for Foundation Program not affected.
- Section 16-22-8 Dental insurance.
- Section 16-22-9 Educational authority sick leave bank plans.
- Chapter 22A — Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999.
- Section 16-22A-1 Short title; purpose.
- Section 16-22A-10 Confidentiality of information.
- Section 16-22A-11 Rules and regulations.
- Section 16-22A-12 Penalties.
- Section 16-22A-13 Liability.
- Section 16-22A-14 Exceptions - Nonpublic schools.
- Section 16-22A-15 Exceptions - Church officials.
- Section 16-22A-16 Construction.
- Section 16-22A-17 Disposition of fees.
- Section 16-22A-18 Repealer.
- Section 16-22A-2 Legislative intent.
- Section 16-22A-3 Definitions.
- Section 16-22A-30 Criminal background information checks of current public employees.
- Section 16-22A-31 Written consent; additional check.
- Section 16-22A-32 Collection of fingerprints; submission of materials.
- Section 16-22A-33 Submission of additional reports; suitability determination.
- Section 16-22A-34 Satisfaction of contingencies; procedures.
- Section 16-22A-4 Initiation of request for criminal history background check.
- Section 16-22A-5 Agencies required to conduct criminal history background information checks.
- Section 16-22A-6 Request from schools for criminal history background information check.
- Section 16-22A-7 Responsibilities of individuals to provide information.
- Section 16-22A-8 Fingerprint training courses.
- Section 16-22A-9 Collection and transfer of fingerprints, fees, and information.
- Chapter 23 — TEACHER TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION.
- Section 16-23-1 Certain public school employees must hold certificate.
- Section 16-23-10 Institutes — List of persons subject to attendance.
- Section 16-23-11 Institutes — Persons not attending not placed on payroll.
- Section 16-23-12 Teachers' conferences.
- Section 16-23-13 Training-in-service work.
- Section 16-23-14 Standards and minimum requirements for training.
- Section 16-23-16 Rules and regulations relative to training.
- Section 16-23-16.1 Creation of Professional Teachers Standards Commission; designation or development of entry-level pre-certification examination for teacher candidates.
- Section 16-23-16.2 Criminal history background check for teacher preparation program applicants.
- Section 16-23-2 Issuance, extension and renewal of certificates.
- Section 16-23-24 Teacher Education Scholarship Loan Program established; use; subsequent obligations; funding; rule-making authority; provisions for current scholarship recipients.
- Section 16-23-3 Provisional certificates.
- Section 16-23-4 Fee of applicant for certificate.
- Section 16-23-4.1 Fee for evaluation of transcript.
- Section 16-23-5 Revocation of certificates.
- Section 16-23-6 Placement bureau for teachers.
- Section 16-23-7 Institutes — Conduct; duration; character of instruction.
- Section 16-23-8 Institutes — Attendance required; penalty for failure to attend.
- Section 16-23-9 Institutes — Excuses for nonattendance.
- Chapter 23A — INTERSTATE AGREEMENT ON QUALIFICATIONS OF EDUCATIONAL PERSONNEL.
- Chapter 24 — TENURE OF EMPLOYMENT OF TEACHERS.
- Section 16-24-1 "Teacher" defined.
- Section 16-24-10 Cancellation of contracts - Hearing officer; hearing; appeal.
- Section 16-24-11 Cancellation of contracts - By teacher.
- Section 16-24-12 Teacher deemed reemployed for succeeding school year unless notified.
- Section 16-24-13 Effect of leave of absence on continuing service status.
- Section 16-24-14 Major suspensions of teachers - Authorized; notice; conditions.
- Section 16-24-15 Major suspensions of teachers - Procedure; hearings.
- Section 16-24-16 Major suspensions of teachers - Contests.
- Section 16-24-17 Minor suspensions of teachers - Authorized; notice; conditions.
- Section 16-24-18 Minor suspensions of teachers - Procedure; hearings.
- Section 16-24-19 Minor suspensions of teachers - Contest.
- Section 16-24-2 Criteria for continuing service status for teachers, principals and supervisors; list of persons recommended for continuing status; effect of consolidation or separation of schools.
- Section 16-24-20 Procedures applicable to tenure disputes in general.
- Section 16-24-21 Direct appeal by certain teachers denied hearing before local board of education.
- Section 16-24-22 Applicability to cases prior to July 1, 2004; appropriations.
- Section 16-24-3 Contract of employment effective until superseded or cancelled.
- Section 16-24-30 Creation; composition; secretary; legal adviser.
- Section 16-24-31 Appointment, terms and qualifications of members; vacancies; teacher's tenure not affected by membership.
- Section 16-24-32 Meetings generally; quorum.
- Section 16-24-33 Organization meetings; chairman and vice-chairman.
- Section 16-24-34 Compensation and expenses of members; appropriations.
- Section 16-24-35 Rules, regulations and orders.
- Section 16-24-36 Appeals generally.
- Section 16-24-37 Direct appeal by certain teachers denied hearing before local board of education.
- Section 16-24-38 Finality of action of State Tenure Commission; review.
- Section 16-24-4 Change of compensation for succeeding year.
- Section 16-24-5 Transfer of teacher - Authorized; notice; conditions.
- Section 16-24-6 Transfer of teacher - Contesting; hearing.
- Section 16-24-60 Legislative findings.
- Section 16-24-61 Contracts for part-time employment.
- Section 16-24-62 Rate of pay.
- Section 16-24-63 Posting of positions.
- Section 16-24-64 Full-time teachers to be employed for positions of at least 20 class hours per week.
- Section 16-24-65 Validity of prior contracts.
- Section 16-24-66 Continuing service status requirements.
- Section 16-24-67 Annual report.
- Section 16-24-68 Written education policies, rules, and regulations.
- Section 16-24-7 Transfer of teacher - Review.
- Section 16-24-8 Cancellation of contracts - Grounds.
- Section 16-24-9 Cancellation of contracts - Procedure; notice.
- Chapter 24B — Teacher Accountability Act.
- Section 16-24B-1 Short title.
- Section 16-24B-2 Definitions.
- Section 16-24B-3 Principals - Probationary and contract principals.
- Section 16-24B-4 Principals - Duties.
- Section 16-24B-5 Appeals.
- Section 16-24B-6 Preliminary certificate; breach of principal employment contract.
- Section 16-24B-7 Teacher transfers.
- Section 16-24B-8 Opposition to employment action.
- Chapter 25 — TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
- Section 16-25-1 Definitions.
- Section 16-25-10 Certain school bus drivers, mechanics and maintenance workers - Persons previously under Employees' Retirement System of Alabama.
- Section 16-25-10.1 Executive officers and employees of Alabama Association of School Boards.
- Section 16-25-10.10 Officers and employees of the American Federation of Teachers in Alabama; contributions; creditable service.
- Section 16-25-10.2 Executive officers and employees of Alabama Council for School Administration and Supervision.
- Section 16-25-10.3 Executive officers and employees of Alabama Vocational Association.
- Section 16-25-10.4 Executive officers and employees of Alabama Congress of Parents and Teachers; contributions; creditable service.
- Section 16-25-10.5 Executive officers and employees of Alabama Opportunities Industrialization Center; contributions; creditable service.
- Section 16-25-10.6 Elected superintendent of education; cost of coverage; purchase of prior service credit.
- Section 16-25-10.7 Officers and employees of community action agencies; contributions; creditable service.
- Section 16-25-10.8 Officers and employees of Developing Alabama Youth Foundation; contributions; creditable service.
- Section 16-25-10.9 Officers and employees of Tennessee Valley Rehabilitation Center, Inc.; contributions; creditable service.
- Section 16-25-100 Cost-of-living increase in pension benefits to members and beneficiaries of Teachers' Retirement System.
- Section 16-25-101 Cost-of-living increase to members and beneficiaries of Employees' Retirement System.
- Section 16-25-102 Adjustment of survivor allowance.
- Section 16-25-103 Funding for benefits.
- Section 16-25-104 Recipients of Medicaid benefits.
- Section 16-25-105 Construction of article.
- Section 16-25-11 Creditable service.
- Section 16-25-11.1 Use of accrued sick leave in determining creditable service in retirement system; conversion of unused sick leave.
- Section 16-25-11.10 Purchase of credit for prior service rendered to employer who may join system pursuant to Section 16-25-10.7 but has not elected to participate.
- Section 16-25-11.11 Purchase of credit for prior service with Alabama State Council on the Arts.
- Section 16-25-11.12 Purchase of service credit for time on maternity leave.
- Section 16-25-11.13 (Effective until October 1, 2002) Purchase of credit for prior service with the Cooperative Extension Service at Auburn University.
- Section 16-25-11.14 Purchase of credit for service rendered to authorized employer.
- Section 16-25-11.15 Purchase of credit for prior service with eligible employer under Employees' Retirement System.
- Section 16-25-11.16 Purchase of credit for prior service to Southeastern Educational Laboratory Program.
- Section 16-25-11.17 Purchase of credit for prior service with Department of Industrial Relations.
- Section 16-25-11.18 Purchase of credit for prior service with United States Civil Service.
- Section 16-25-11.19 Purchase of credit for prior service with Federal Bureau of Mines.
- Section 16-25-11.2 Purchase of credit for legislative service; option to be exercised and paid for by October 1, 1988.
- Section 16-25-11.20 Purchase of credit for time on medical leave or full-time employment with Legislature, etc.
- Section 16-25-11.21 Purchase of credit for prior service to certain instiutions of higher education.
- Section 16-25-11.3 Purchase of credit by employees of junior colleges and technical colleges for leave of absence.
- Section 16-25-11.4 Purchase of credit for prior service rendered as full-time employee in office of clerk of circuit court or with Alabama State Employees Association.
- Section 16-25-11.5 Purchase of credit for employment in support personnel position.
- Section 16-25-11.6 Purchase of credit for employment with school operated by Department of Defense.
- Section 16-25-11.7 Purchase of credit by certain members employed as teachers in state public schools regardless of manner in which salary was paid or source thereof.
- Section 16-25-11.8 Purchase of credit for time on leave from service without pay due to adoption requirements.
- Section 16-25-11.9 Purchase of credit for employment as court reporters, school support personnel, or local mental health authority workers.
- Section 16-25-110 Cost-of-living increase in pension benefits to members and beneficiaries of Teachers' Retirement System.
- Section 16-25-111 Cost-of-living increase to members and beneficiaries of Employees' Retirement System.
- Section 16-25-112 Funding for benefits.
- Section 16-25-113 Recipients of Medicaid benefits.
- Section 16-25-12 Prior service credit for military service during World War I.
- Section 16-25-120 Cost-of-living increase in pension benefits to members and beneficiaries of Teachers' Retirement System.
- Section 16-25-121 Cost-of-living increase to members and beneficiaries of Employees' Retirement System.
- Section 16-25-122 Adjustment of survivor allowance.
- Section 16-25-123 Recipients of Medicaid benefits.
- Section 16-25-13 Credit for service as elected official of state or department head; payment of employee's contribution; applicability of provisions of section.
- Section 16-25-13.1 Purchase of credit for service at Athens State University and state junior colleges; procedure.
- Section 16-25-13.2 Purchase of credit for prior service at Walker College.
- Section 16-25-13.3 Purchase of credit for prior service in particular nursing program at Walker College.
- Section 16-25-14 Retirement of members; benefits generally.
- Section 16-25-140 Increase in benefits to members and beneficiaries.
- Section 16-25-15 Increase in benefits — Ten percent.
- Section 16-25-150 Participation in plan.
- Section 16-25-151 Withdrawal from service; death of participant.
- Section 16-25-152 Relation to federal law.
- Section 16-25-153 Incentives for participation in plan.
- Section 16-25-154 Restoration to active service.
- Section 16-25-16 Increase in benefits - Additional five percent.
- Section 16-25-17 Increase in benefits - Cost-of- living increase for certain persons.
- Section 16-25-170 Increase in benefits to members and beneficiaries.
- Section 16-25-18 Redetermination of allowances of certain retired members.
- Section 16-25-19 Administration.
- Section 16-25-190 Increase in benefits to members and beneficiaries.
- Section 16-25-2 Name and date of establishment; powers, duties, etc., of Boards of Control; immunity of officers, employees, etc.
- Section 16-25-20 Management of funds.
- Section 16-25-200 Increase in benefits to members and beneficiaries.
- Section 16-25-21 Method of financing.
- Section 16-25-22 Purchase, sale, etc., of interests or estates in real property; establishment of facilities and procedures for purchase of and payment for equipment, etc.
- Section 16-25-23 Exemptions from execution.
- Section 16-25-24 False statements; correction of errors.
- Section 16-25-25 Limitation on membership.
- Section 16-25-26 Performance of duties by retired persons; service in elected public office.
- Section 16-25-26.1 Election by university president to resume participation.
- Section 16-25-27 Admissibility in evidence of photo-reproduced copies of records or documents maintained by system.
- Section 16-25-28 Proposed legislation affecting system to be accompanied by actuarial estimate of cost.
- Section 16-25-29 for prior service for employment while student at public institution of higher learning.
- Section 16-25-3 Membership generally; membership credit for service in armed forces of United States generally; deferred benefits.
- Section 16-25-3.1 Purchase of credit for service by members age 61 or older at time of employment.
- Section 16-25-30 Students in primary or secondary school and persons whose employment is incidental to status as student at public institution of higher learning ineligible to participate.
- Section 16-25-31 Effective date of benefits; additional costs of benefits; employer agreeing to come under provisions.
- Section 16-25-32 Admission of employees and members of State Employees' Association, the Alabama Retired State Employees' Association and the State Credit Union into Teachers' Retirement S
- Section 16-25-33 Term Life Insurance Fund; payment of benefits; funding.
- Section 16-25-34 Compliance with qualification standards.
- Section 16-25-4 Transfer of membership from the Employees' Retirement System of Alabama generally.
- Section 16-25-40 Persons whose date of retirement is prior to October 1, 1987 or beneficiaries of deceased members or retirees entitled to cost of living increases.
- Section 16-25-41 Persons whose date of retirement is prior to October 1, 1987 or beneficiaries of deceased members or retirees entitled to cost-of-living increases - Additional adjustments.
- Section 16-25-42 Persons in the Employees' Retirement System whose date of retirement is prior to October 1, 1987 or beneficiaries of deceased members or retirees entitled to cost-of-living increa
- Section 16-25-43 Persons in the Employees' Retirement System whose date of retirement is prior to October 1, 1987 or beneficiaries of deceased members or retirees entitled to cost-of-living increa
- Section 16-25-44 Adjustment of survivor's allowance.
- Section 16-25-45 Appropriations; funding for benefits.
- Section 16-25-46 Persons whose eligibility under Medicaid program would be impaired by cost-of-living increase.
- Section 16-25-47 Provisions of article are supplemental; construed in pari materia with other law.
- Section 16-25-5 Transfer of membership in Employees' Retirement System of Alabama, etc., of janitors, maids, cafeteria workers and other full-time employees in public education.
- Section 16-25-6 Employees of Agricultural Experiment Station of Auburn University.
- Section 16-25-60 Cost-of-living increase to persons retiring before October 1, 1989.
- Section 16-25-61 Cost-of-living increase to certain retirees participating under Section 36-27-6.
- Section 16-25-62 Appropriation; funding for benefits.
- Section 16-25-63 Effect of Medicaid.
- Section 16-25-64 Construction of article.
- Section 16-25-7 Certain persons employed by Alabama High School Athletic Association.
- Section 16-25-8 School lunchroom managers and assistants.
- Section 16-25-80 Cost-of-living increase provided for certain retirees and beneficiaries retiring before October 1, 1992.
- Section 16-25-81 Cost-of-living increase provided for certain retirees participating under Section 36-27-6.
- Section 16-25-81.1 Adjustment of survivor allowance.
- Section 16-25-82 Appropriations; funding for benefits.
- Section 16-25-83 Increase inapplicable if Medicaid eligibility impairment would result.
- Section 16-25-84 Construction of article.
- Section 16-25-9 Certain school bus drivers, mechanics and maintenance workers — Generally.
- Chapter 25A — PUBLIC EDUCATION EMPLOYEES' HEALTH INSURANCE.
- Section 16-25A-1 Definitions.
- Section 16-25A-10 Payment to physician, hospital, etc., furnishing service or to insured.
- Section 16-25A-11 Employees in Teachers' Retirement System may vote to be covered by chapter; election irrevocable; contribution by employer.
- Section 16-25A-12 Employees may elect not to participate; full state funding; subsequent election to participate.
- Section 16-25A-13 Advisory committee.
- Section 16-25A-14 Companies presently providing supplemental coverage to have access to payroll deduction.
- Section 16-25A-15 Rules and regulations.
- Section 16-25A-16 Coordination with State Employees' Health Insurance Board.
- Section 16-25A-17 Partial funding of health insurance coverage for retired employees; method of determining amount; provisions supplemental.
- Section 16-25A-17.1 Assistance to low income employees and retirees.
- Section 16-25A-18 Generic equivalent medication.
- Section 16-25A-19 Maintenance of records; annual report.
- Section 16-25A-2 Public Education Employees' Health Insurance Board; membership, compensation, oath of office, officers, staff, etc.
- Section 16-25A-2.1 Board as body corporate for management of plan.
- Section 16-25A-20 Submitting false information.
- Section 16-25A-21 Flexible employees benefits programs.
- Section 16-25A-22 Surcharge on smokers; changes in contributions.
- Section 16-25A-3 Board, employees not liable for good faith performance.
- Section 16-25A-4 Relationship between benefits and expenses; reasonable controls on utilization and for stability.
- Section 16-25A-40 Legislative findings.
- Section 16-25A-41 Definitions.
- Section 16-25A-42 Board creation.
- Section 16-25A-43 Establishment of flexible employee benefit plan; long-term care plan.
- Section 16-25A-44 Participation of employees; purchase of benefits.
- Section 16-25A-45 Rules and regulations; contracts for services.
- Section 16-25A-46 Liability under article.
- Section 16-25A-47 Payroll deduction of contributions; applicability to local school boards.
- Section 16-25A-5 Authorization for health insurance plan; election of optional or supplemental coverage.
- Section 16-25A-5.1 Supplemental policy to provide secondary coverage for employees.
- Section 16-25A-5.2 Supplemental policy to provide secondary coverage for retirees.
- Section 16-25A-6 Exclusions.
- Section 16-25A-7 Authorization and execution of contracts; evidence of coverage; denial of claims.
- Section 16-25A-8 Funding of health insurance plan; participation; Public Education Employees' Health Insurance Fund.
- Section 16-25A-8.1 Retiree contribution based on years of service.
- Section 16-25A-9 Eligible employees covered.
- Chapter 25B — RETIREMENT TRUST FOR FOOTBALL COACHES OF PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING.
- Section 16-25B-1 Election of participation.
- Section 16-25B-2 Participants not eligible for state plans.
- Section 16-25B-3 Institutions authorized to make contributions on behalf of participants.
- Section 16-25B-4 Board of trustees to administer coaches' participation.
- Section 16-25B-5 Annual report; contents.
- Section 16-25B-6 Effect of trust deferred compensation on other programs.
- Section 16-25B-7 Inclusion for federal income taxes.
- Section 16-25B-8 Authority to participate in, suspend or withdraw from trust.
- Chapter 25C — Public Education Defined Contribution Savings Plan.
- Section 16-25C-1 Legislative intent.
- Section 16-25C-2 Definitions.
- Section 16-25C-3 Fund; creation; board of control.
- Section 16-25C-4 Operation of board.
- Section 16-25C-5 Investments.
- Section 16-25C-6 Participation.
- Section 16-25C-7 Contributions.
- Section 16-25C-8 Administrative cost.
- Section 16-25C-9 Relation to other retirement provisions.
- Chapter 26 — HIGH SCHOOLS GENERALLY.
- Chapter 26A — ALABAMA HIGH SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE.
- Section 16-26A-1 Legislative intent.
- Section 16-26A-2 Definitions.
- Section 16-26A-3 Creation of Alabama High School of Mathematics and Science; governance by board of directors.
- Section 16-26A-4 Board of directors generally.
- Section 16-26A-5 School year basis; summer program; short courses, seminars, etc.; extension courses and campuses.
- Section 16-26A-6 Extracurricular activities; participation in activities of Mobile County school system.
- Section 16-26A-7 Admission of high school juniors and seniors; early admission.
- Section 16-26A-8 Funds for use in operating or providing programs by the school.
- Section 16-26A-9 Alabama School of Fine Arts programs.
- Chapter 26B — ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS.
- Section 16-26B-1 Legislative intent.
- Section 16-26B-2 Definitions.
- Section 16-26B-3 Funded; board of trustees; exemptions from required curriculum.
- Section 16-26B-4 Board of trustees - Members.
- Section 16-26B-5 Board of trustees - Powers, duties, functions.
- Section 16-26B-6 Board of trustees - Quorum.
- Section 16-26B-7 School year; summer programs; short courses; extension courses; admission; extracurricular activities.
- Section 16-26B-8 High school of mathematics and science programs.
- Chapter 26C — ALABAMA EDUCATION FOUNDATION.
- Section 16-26C-1 Legislative findings and intent.
- Section 16-26C-1.1 Letson Grants.
- Section 16-26C-1.2 Definitions.
- Section 16-26C-10 Reports to the Legislature.
- Section 16-26C-11 Exemptions from taxation.
- Section 16-26C-12 Nonprofit and public nature of the foundation.
- Section 16-26C-13 Dissolution of the foundation.
- Section 16-26C-2 Incorporation authorized.
- Section 16-26C-3 Application for incorporation.
- Section 16-26C-4 Certificate of incorporation.
- Section 16-26C-5 Board of trustees and officers.
- Section 16-26C-5.1 Duties of state superintendent and Chief Executive Officer of Teachers' Retirement System.
- Section 16-26C-6 Purpose of the foundation.
- Section 16-26C-7 Powers of the foundation.
- Section 16-26C-8 Acceptance of appropriations, gifts, and grants.
- Section 16-26C-9 Management and disbursement of assets and earnings.
- Chapter 27 — TRANSPORTATION OF PUPILS.
- Section 16-27-1 State Board of Education to prescribe rules and regulations.
- Section 16-27-2 Transportation of community, junior and technical college, etc., students on public school buses.
- Section 16-27-3 Safety inspections by state school bus inspectors; reporting and remedying deficiencies; records and reports.
- Section 16-27-4 Licensing of drivers.
- Section 16-27-5 Monthly safety inspections.
- Section 16-27-6 Seat belts.
- Section 16-27-7 Vehicle liability insurance for employees required to transport pupils.
- Section 16-27-8 School buses - Crossing control arm required.
- Chapter 28 — SCHOOL ATTENDANCE.
- Section 16-28-1 Definitions.
- Section 16-28-10 List of children who should attend school - How lists prepared.
- Section 16-28-11 Enrollment report and list of potential students compared.
- Section 16-28-12 Person in loco parentis responsible for child's school attendance and behavior; noncompliance; local boards to promulgate written behavior policy, contents, annual distribution, r
- Section 16-28-13 Burden of proof on person in loco parentis.
- Section 16-28-14 Habitual truant.
- Section 16-28-15 Absence must be explained.
- Section 16-28-16 Cases of nonenrollment and nonattendance; withdrawal of enrollment.
- Section 16-28-17 When child may be taken into custody.
- Section 16-28-18 Record kept by attendance officer.
- Section 16-28-19 Attendance districts.
- Section 16-28-2 Purposes of article.
- Section 16-28-2.1 Adoption of standards for mandatory attendance policy; parents held accountable; enforcement.
- Section 16-28-2.2 Establishment of program by local boards to inform parents of educational responsibilities.
- Section 16-28-20 Compensation of attendance officers.
- Section 16-28-21 Juvenile court jurisdiction.
- Section 16-28-22 Prosecutions.
- Section 16-28-23 Attendance register and rules and regulations as evidence.
- Section 16-28-24 Church schools may waive exemptions specified in this article.
- Section 16-28-3 Ages of children required to attend school; exemption for church school students.
- Section 16-28-3.1 Guidelines and procedures for withdrawal from school; dropout prevention program.
- Section 16-28-4 Minimum age at which child may enter.
- Section 16-28-40 License applicant under 19 to provide documentation of school enrollment, etc.; duties of school attendance official; withdrawal from school; conviction for certain pistol offenses.
- Section 16-28-41 Written guidelines to be provided.
- Section 16-28-42 Adoption of regulations.
- Section 16-28-43 Article not to deny rights of exceptional children.
- Section 16-28-44 Article not to deny constitutional rights of children.
- Section 16-28-45 Construction with other attendance and vehicle laws.
- Section 16-28-5 Private tutor.
- Section 16-28-6 Children exempt from attending public school.
- Section 16-28-7 Report of enrollment.
- Section 16-28-8 Reports required must be furnished.
- Section 16-28-9 List of children who should attend school - Required.
- Chapter 28A — SCHOOL DISCIPLINE.
- Section 16-28A-1 Legislative findings.
- Section 16-28A-2 Exemption of teachers and other employees from application of Title 26.
- Section 16-28A-3 Local boards of education required to develop and disseminate student discipline and behavior policies.
- Section 16-28A-4 Immunity for teachers or administrators who report suspected drug abuse.
- Section 16-28A-5 Immunity for other authorized school personnel.
- Chapter 28B — STUDENT HARASSMENT PREVENTION ACT.
- Section 16-28B-1 Short title.
- Section 16-28B-2 Legislative intent.
- Section 16-28B-3 Definitions.
- Section 16-28B-4 Prohibited behavior; complaints; school plans or programs.
- Section 16-28B-5 Model policy.
- Section 16-28B-6 Duties of schools.
- Section 16-28B-7 Freedoms of speech and expression.
- Section 16-28B-8 Implementation of standards and policies.
- Section 16-28B-9 Adoption of local policies.
- Chapter 29 — MENTAL AND PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS OF SCHOOL CHILDREN.
- Section 16-29-1 Required; scope; suspension of infected child.
- Section 16-29-2 When examination made.
- Section 16-29-3 Certificate of examination furnished pupil.
- Section 16-29-4 County health officers furnished with certain equipment.
- Section 16-29-5 Tests.
- Section 16-29-6 County board of health to cooperate.
- Chapter 30 — IMMUNIZATION OF SCHOOL CHILDREN.
- Chapter 31 — AMERICAN LEGION SCHOLARSHIPS.
- Chapter 32 — STONEWALL JACKSON MEMORIAL FUND.
- Chapter 33 — EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS FOR DEPENDENTS OF BLIND PARENTS.
- Section 16-33-1 Short title.
- Section 16-33-10 Benefits not extended beyond lives of immediate children of blind person.
- Section 16-33-11 Benefits not payable if equal benefits available from federal or state government.
- Section 16-33-12 Title of benefits.
- Section 16-33-2 "Tuition and fees" defined.
- Section 16-33-3 Purpose of chapter; liberal construction.
- Section 16-33-4 Certain children may attend state institutions or trade schools without payment of fees or tuition; provision of textbooks.
- Section 16-33-5 Applicant to present proof of residence, eligibility and qualifications.
- Section 16-33-6 Application to be made to State Department of Education; determination of eligibility.
- Section 16-33-7 Duties of State Department of Education and State Superintendent of Education.
- Section 16-33-8 Duties of local superintendents and teachers.
- Section 16-33-9 Standards of institutions not lowered; applicants to meet scholastic and other entrance requirements.
- Chapter 33A — ALABAMA STUDENT GRANT PROGRAM.
- Section 16-33A-1 Definitions.
- Section 16-33A-10 False statements and misrepresentations.
- Section 16-33A-11 Responsibility for program upon cessation of ACHE.
- Section 16-33A-2 Legislative findings; purpose of chapter.
- Section 16-33A-3 Amount of grant for each eligible student; grants payable to institutions on behalf of students; effective date of grants.
- Section 16-33A-4 Program administration.
- Section 16-33A-5 Basic powers and duties of ACHE.
- Section 16-33A-6 Grant procedures and requirements.
- Section 16-33A-7 Nonsectarian use of funds required.
- Section 16-33A-8 Audits of educational institutions; annual reports to Legislature by educational institutions.
- Section 16-33A-9 Proration of funds when funds insufficient to provide full grants.
- Chapter 33B — ALABAMA GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM.
- Section 16-33B-1 Definitions.
- Section 16-33B-2 Legislative findings and purposes.
- Section 16-33B-3 Administration of program.
- Section 16-33B-4 Basic powers and duties of the Alabama Commission on Higher Education for the Alabama Guaranteed Student Loan Program.
- Section 16-33B-5 Audit of approved and eligible institutions.
- Section 16-33B-6 False statements or misrepresentations.
- Section 16-33B-7 Dissolution of program; vesting of property.
- Section 16-33B-8 Legal counsel for program.
- Chapter 33C — WALLACE-FOLSOM PREPAID COLLEGE TUITION TRUST FUND.
- Section 16-33C-1 Legislative intent.
- Section 16-33C-10 ACES Program generally.
- Section 16-33C-11 ACES savings agreements.
- Section 16-33C-12 Additional ACES duties of the board.
- Section 16-33C-13 Dissolution of ACES Program.
- Section 16-33C-2 Short title.
- Section 16-33C-2.1 Creation and administration of plan.
- Section 16-33C-3 Definitions.
- Section 16-33C-4 Composition of board.
- Section 16-33C-5 Powers of board.
- Section 16-33C-6 PACT Program generally.
- Section 16-33C-7 PACT contract.
- Section 16-33C-8 Additional PACT duties of board.
- Section 16-33C-9 Dissolution of PACT Program.
- Chapter 34 — ILLITERACY.
- Section 16-34-1 Removal of illiteracy duty of State Board of Education.
- Section 16-34-2 County and city boards to cooperate with state board.
- Section 16-34-3 Authority to cooperate with federal government.
- Section 16-34-4 Legislative appropriation for illiteracy and adult education programs and classes.
- Section 16-34-5 Council on Adult Education.
- Chapter 35 — STATE COURSES OF STUDY COMMITTEE.
- Chapter 36 — TEXTBOOKS.
- Section 16-36-1 State Textbook Committee - Creation; duties generally.
- Section 16-36-10 Adoption to be for period of six years; contract to exclude communist authors; expiration of contracts to be stabilized.
- Section 16-36-11 Annual advertisement for sealed bids by State Board of Education; specimen copies to accompany bids; furnishing and disposition of sample books.
- Section 16-36-12 Deposit required with bid; opening of bids.
- Section 16-36-13 Maximum price for books; contract provisions as to price; forfeiture of contract and damages; action for losses.
- Section 16-36-14 Authority of state board to contract for furnishing, storing or delivering textbooks.
- Section 16-36-15 Issuance of state-wide purchase contracts; shipment of books by publisher.
- Section 16-36-16 Contract provisions as to price of textbooks purchased with local funds, replacement of defective or substandard books and delivery.
- Section 16-36-17 Books to be shipped upon purchase orders of local boards of education; preparation and mailing of bills.
- Section 16-36-18 Approval of invoices by local superintendent of education; payment.
- Section 16-36-19 Special textbooks.
- Section 16-36-2 State Textbook Committee - Composition; appointment and terms of members; vacancies; qualifying affidavits of members.
- Section 16-36-20 Local revolving funds; local appropriations.
- Section 16-36-21 Failure of contractor to furnish books; dropping of textbook.
- Section 16-36-22 Substitutions for state-adopted books in certain cities and counties.
- Section 16-36-23 Department of Education and purchasing agent to furnish contracts from which state-owned textbooks can be purchased - Schools operated under Department of Mental Health and Mental Ret
- Section 16-36-24 Department of Education and purchasing agent to furnish contracts from which state-owned textbooks can be purchased - Schools operated under Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind.
- Section 16-36-25 Department of Education and purchasing agent to furnish contracts from which state-owned textbooks can be purchased - Schools operated under Department of Youth Services.
- Section 16-36-29.1 Adequate textbooks, support, facilities and supplies.
- Section 16-36-3 State Textbook Committee - Meetings; election of chairman and secretary; compensation and expenses of members.
- Section 16-36-30 Storage, distribution and exchange of textbooks; repair and fumigation of used textbooks.
- Section 16-36-31 Record of textbooks delivered to local superintendents; audit of accounting books and records; certification of required inventory; furnishing of blanks and forms.
- Section 16-36-32 Free textbooks to remain property of state or local school system; period of use by pupils; receipt required upon issuance; loss, abuse, etc., of textbooks.
- Section 16-36-34 Duty of local superintendent of education to furnish estimates of textbooks needed, to provide for storage, etc., of books and to maintain inventory and records.
- Section 16-36-35 Sale of textbooks to pupils; liability for loss, etc., of books.
- Section 16-36-36 Interest in contracts, etc., prohibited; oath of members of boards of education.
- Section 16-36-37 Use of other than contract books in public schools.
- Section 16-36-38 Charging more than contract price for school books.
- Section 16-36-39 Article not to be construed as appropriation of funds; administration of article subject to appropriations.
- Section 16-36-4 Local textbook selection committee - Appointment; filing of school board policies and names of members with State Superintendent of Education; affidavit and terms of members.
- Section 16-36-5 Local textbook selection committee - Selection of textbooks; furnishing and disposition of samples; use of textbooks not on state list.
- Section 16-36-50 Schools to develop course materials access plan for non-affiliated bookstores; requirements of plan.
- Section 16-36-51 School faculty and departments to provide listing of requisite course materials.
- Section 16-36-6 Local textbook selection committee - Adoption to be for period of six years; limitation on textbook replacement; report of local superintendent.
- Section 16-36-60 State Textbook Committee.
- Section 16-36-61 Adoptions.
- Chapter 37 — VOCATIONAL EDUCATION.
- Chapter 38 — REHABILITATION AND CRIPPLED CHILDREN SERVICE.
- Chapter 38A — IMPAIRED DRIVERS TRUST FUND.
- Chapter 39 — EDUCATION OF EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN.
- Chapter 39A — SPECIAL EDUCATION OF PRESCHOOL HANDICAPPED CHILDREN.
- Chapter 40 — INSTRUCTION AS TO CERTAIN SUBJECTS.
- Chapter 40A — RESPONSIBLE SEXUAL BEHAVIOR AND PREVENTION OF ILLEGAL DRUG USE.
- Chapter 41 — DRUG ABUSE EDUCATION.
- Chapter 42 — HISTORICAL RESEARCH.
- Chapter 43 — UNITED STATES FLAG AND STATE FLAG.
- Chapter 44 — COMPACT FOR EDUCATION.
- Chapter 44A — ALABAMA COMPACT FOR LEADERSHIP AND CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION.
- Chapter 44B — INTERSTATE COMMISSION ON EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR MILITARY CHILDREN.
- Chapter 45 — MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES CONSORTIUM.
- Chapter 46 — REGULATION OF CERTAIN SCHOOLS AND COURSES OF INSTRUCTION.
- Chapter 47 — UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA.
- Chapter 48 — AUBURN UNIVERSITY.
- Chapter 49 — ALABAMA AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL UNIVERSITY.
- Chapter 50 — ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY.
- Chapter 51 — UNIVERSITY OF NORTH ALABAMA.
- Chapter 52 — JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY.
- Chapter 53 — UNIVERSITY OF WEST ALABAMA.
- Chapter 54 — UNIVERSITY OF MONTEVALLO.
- Chapter 55 — UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA.
- Chapter 56 — TROY UNIVERSITY.
- Chapter 57 — TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE.
- Chapter 58 — SYLACAUGA NURSES TRAINING SCHOOL.
- Chapter 59A — OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY.
- Chapter 60 — TRADE SCHOOLS AND JUNIOR COLLEGES.
- Chapter 61 — TRUST FUND FOR EMINENT SCHOLARS.
- Chapter 61A — EDUCATIONAL TRUST FUNDS.
- Chapter 61B — EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY FUND.
- Chapter 61C — ALABAMA SCIENCE IN MOTION ACT.
- Chapter 61D — Office of Information Technology.
- Chapter 61E — Information Technology Joint Purchase Agreements.
- Chapter 62 — BLACK HERITAGE MUSEUM OF WEST ALABAMA ACT.
- Chapter 63 — COMMUNITY SCHOOLS ACT.
- Chapter 64 — NONRESIDENT TUITION RATES FOR INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
- Chapter 65 — ALABAMA HIGHER EDUCATION EQUIPMENT LOAN AUTHORITY.