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AL SB279
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends Section 16-9-12 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to remove the requirement that elected county superintendents of education have their salary fixed prior to the beginning of their term of office.
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Effective retroactively to July 1, 2021 for counties where superintendents of education are elected by direct vote of qualified electors.
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County boards of education retain authority to set superintendent compensation, including salary and travel expenses, for counties without maximum salary requirements set by law.
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Superintendent must still devote entire time to public school business unless authorized for outside employment by the county board of education.
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Act becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor or upon otherwise becoming law.
Legislative Description
Relating to elected county superintendents of education; to remove the requirement that the salary of the superintendent be set before the beginning of the term of office; and to provide for a retroactive effective date.
Last Action
Enacted
5/31/2023