HB26 Summary

• Proposes a constitutional amendment to remove the exception for city and county boards of education from Alabama's unfunded mandates protection (Amendment 621).

• Makes general laws requiring new or increased expenditures of $50,000 or more annually by local boards of education subject to a two-thirds legislative vote, local board approval, or state funding.

• Defines "board of education" to include the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind, Alabama School of Fine Arts, and Alabama High School of Mathematics and Science.

• Requires election officials to place the amendment on the ballot with specific language describing the proposal and offering yes/no voting options.

• Amendment becomes effective upon approval by a majority of qualified electors voting in accordance with constitutional election procedures.