HB583 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Oliver Robinson

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Mary MooreJohn W. RogersRod Scott

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

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

Summary

HB583 would require Alabama public colleges and universities to interview minority candidates when hiring an athletic director or head coach, unless promoting a current staff member is required by contract.

What This Bill Does

It would require public institutions of higher education in Alabama to interview one or more minority applicants when hiring an athletic director or head coach for any sport sponsored by the institution. The requirement does not apply if the institution is bound by contract to promote a member of the current coaching staff. It defines which institutions are covered as public institutions of higher education, including two-year and four-year colleges, postsecondary technical schools, community colleges, and junior colleges in Alabama. The act would take effect on the first day of the third month after it is passed and approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects

• Public higher education institutions in Alabama (including two-year and four-year colleges, postsecondary technical colleges, community colleges, and junior colleges) that hire athletic directors or head coaches.
• Minority job applicants applying for athletic director or head coach positions at those institutions.

Key Provisions

• Defines public institutions of higher education to include two-year and four-year colleges, postsecondary technical colleges, community colleges, and junior colleges located in Alabama.
• Requires each public institution to interview one or more minority applicants when hiring an athletic director or head coach for any sport, unless bound by contract to promote a current coaching staff member.
• Sets the effective date as the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval (or otherwise becoming law).

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Colleges and Universities