SJR79 Summary

• Creates a Joint Legislative Interim Study Commission on Community College Tenure Policies to research and recommend improvements to tenure and dismissal policies for community college employees.

• Commission will research state and national laws and policies, make legislative recommendations, and develop a model for tenure policies specifically tailored to community colleges rather than K-12 schools.

• Commission membership includes the Alabama Community College System Chancellor (chair), legal counsel, two college presidents, two human resources specialists, and representatives from the Alabama Education Association including faculty and support staff.

• Commission must begin meetings after the 2021 Regular Session and submit findings, recommendations, proposed legislation, and draft Board of Trustees policies to the Legislature by January 1, 2022.

• Commission automatically dissolves upon submission of its report on January 1, 2022; administrative support provided by the Alabama Community College System.