HB 444 Summary

• Adds Section 16-11-28 to the Code of Alabama 1975 to require city school districts established after the bill's effective date to fund all central administrative office costs exclusively with city funds.

• Specifies that city-funded administrative costs include capital costs (rent, debt repayment, improvements, maintenance), salaries and expenses for superintendent/administrators/support staff, and supplies and equipment.

• Prohibits city boards of education from using or diverting any state funds to pay for central administrative office costs and expenses.

• Applies only to city school districts established on or after the bill's effective date.

• Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.