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AL SB432

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/31/2011

Primary Sponsor

J.T. Waggoner

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2011

AI Summary

  • Extends the deadline for local boards of education to fill county and city superintendent positions from 120 days to 180 days after a vacancy occurs.

  • Allows county and city boards of education to appoint an interim superintendent to serve for up to 180 days without posting the position, provided the interim superintendent meets minimum qualifications.

  • Requires county and city boards to announce a proposed selection process and timeline within 90 days of a superintendent vacancy.

  • Maintains existing requirements to post vacancy notices at least 30 calendar days before filling the position, including job description, qualifications, salary range, and application information.

  • Changes violation standard from "violation" to "substantive, willful violation" of notice requirements to void any related employment action by the board.

Legislative Description

Education, local superintendent of education, time period for filling position extended, appointment of interim superintendent provided for, Secs. 16-9-11, 16-12-1 am'd.; Act 2010-210, 2010 Reg. Sess. am'd.

Education

Last Action

Pending third reading on day 29 Favorable from Education Policy

6/1/2011

Committee Referrals

Education Policy5/31/2011
Education4/21/2011

Full Bill Text

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