HB230 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

John W. Rogers

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Colleges and universities, sports, employment, interview of minority candidates required

Summary

HB230 would require Alabama public colleges and universities to interview minority candidates for athletic department vacancies, unless a contract requires promoting a current coaching staff member.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the bill would mandate that public higher education institutions interview one or more minority applicants when hiring for any athletic department vacancy for any sport they sponsor. It defines which institutions are covered and includes an exception for cases where a contract to promote a current coaching staff member exists. The act would take effect on the first day of the third month after it passes and is approved by the Governor or becomes law.

Who It Affects

• Public colleges and universities in Alabama (including two-year and four-year institutions, postsecondary technical colleges, community colleges, and junior colleges) that run athletic departments; they must conduct interviews with minority candidates for athletic vacancies.
• Minority candidates seeking athletic department positions at these institutions; they would gain interview opportunities for vacancies and thus a formal pathway to be considered for hiring.

Key Provisions

• Public institutions must interview one or more minority applicants when filling a vacancy or prospective vacancy in its athletic department.
• The definition of covered institutions includes public two-year and four-year higher education institutions, postsecondary technical colleges, community colleges, and junior colleges located in the state.
• Effectiveness begins on the first day of the third month following passage and governor approval, or upon becoming law.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Colleges and Universities