HB317 Summary

• Amends Section 16-6E-4 of the Alabama Code to clarify conditions triggering state intervention in local school systems, including material noncompliance with statutes or regulations affecting academic, financial, organizational, operational, safety, governance, or accountability matters.

• Changes notice recipients from the presiding officer of the city or county board of education to the local superintendent of education and presiding officer of the local school system.

• Requires written notice to specify deficiencies, required corrective steps, reasonable timetables for completion, and mandates a written response from the local board within 21 calendar days.

• Establishes a three-step process: State Superintendent may defer intervention if deficiencies are addressed, approve an acceptable remedial plan, or request State Board authorization for direct intervention if the local plan is inadequate.

• Becomes effective immediately upon passage and Governor approval.