AL SB354

Repeals Section 13A-6-83 of the Code of Alabama 1975, which provided paid administrative leave and discipline procedures for school employees charged with certain sexual offenses against students.

Removes conflicting procedures that were separate from the Students First Act of 2011, which establishes due process procedures for discipline and termination of public K-12 teachers and employees.

Makes school employees charged with sexual crimes against students subject to the same due process procedures as other school employees under the Students First Act of 2011.

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