SB288 Summary

• Amends Section 16-24C-11 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to modify employment termination requirements for K-12 teachers.

• Increases the notice period K-12 teachers must provide before terminating employment from 5 days to 30 days at any time outside the 30-day pre-term restriction.

• Removes all termination notice requirements previously applicable to postsecondary education employees, making the statute apply only to public K-12 teachers.

• Maintains the existing prohibition on K-12 teachers terminating employment within 30 calendar days before the first day of the next school term unless mutually agreed upon.

• Makes violation of the notice requirement unprofessional conduct subject to certificate revocation or suspension by the State Superintendent of Education; effective the first day of the third month following passage and approval.