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AL HB122

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Terri Collins

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 16-13-334 of the Code of Alabama 1975 regarding the TEAMS Salary Schedule Program for math and science teachers

  • Changes contract terms for teachers with over 20 years of service who meet advanced contract criteria from a mandatory five-year contract offer to a discretionary offer of up to five years

  • Beginning October 1, 2026, no new contracts may exceed the standard preliminary (up to 3 years) or advanced (up to 3 years) contract terms

  • Contracts executed before October 1, 2026 under the previous five-year provision will remain valid and cannot be terminated due to this change

  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Teacher Excellence and Accountability for Mathematics and Science (TEAMS) Salary Schedule Program; participating teacher with over 20 years of advanced contract criteria service may be offered contract for up to five years instead of required offer of five years

Education

Last Action

Delivered to Governor

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Education Policy1/29/2026
Education Policy1/13/2026

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