HB79 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

James E. Buskey

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Education, State Superintendent of Education, county and city superintendents of education, Chancellor of Postsecondary Education Department, certain chief executive officers, vacancies, posting of notices required, Secs. 16-4-1.1, 16-60-111.9 added; Secs. 16-9-11, 16-12-1, 16-60-111.1 am'd.

Summary

HB79 requires public posting of vacancies for major Alabama education leadership positions and sets specific timelines and posting requirements for filling those jobs.

What This Bill Does

The bill adds a requirement to publicly post vacancies for State Superintendent, county and city superintendents, Chancellor of the Postsecondary Education Department, and executive officers of two-year schools and related boards, online and at campuses, at least 30 days before filling. It requires posting details such as job description, qualifications, salary, application method, deadlines, and other information, and the postings must stay up until the position is filled. It also sets timelines for filling these roles (e.g., 120 days for state and city/local positions, 180 days for the Chancellor, and 120 days for executive officers, with interim fills allowed up to six months) and allows the state board to intervene if local boards don’t fill vacancies in time. Violations of posting requirements can void related employment actions, and the rules do not apply to searches already underway when the act takes effect.

Who It Affects

• state and local education boards (State Board of Education, county boards, and city boards) and the various state and affiliated educational agencies; they must post vacancies and adhere to new filling timelines.
• job seekers and individuals currently in or aiming for leadership roles in Alabama education (candidates for State Superintendent, county/city superintendents, Chancellor, and executive officers) who gain clearer posting requirements, timelines, and information about job details and application deadlines.

Key Provisions

• Adds Section 16-4-1.1: vacancy notices for State Superintendent and other high-level education positions must be posted on the Internet and at school campuses/worksites, at least 30 days before filling, remain posted until filled, and include job description, qualifications, salary, how to apply, deadlines, and other information.
• Amends 16-9-11: county superintendent vacancies must be filled within 90-120 days; if not, the state superintendent may fill by appointment with the appointee serving the unexpired term or, if no term is fixed, serving two years from the next July 1.
• Amends 16-12-1: city superintendent vacancies must be filled within 120 days; notice posted 30 days in advance and must include standard posting information; board may adopt policies; voids related actions if notices aren’t followed.
• Adds and amends sections to 16-60-111.1 and introduces 16-60-111.9: creates a defined process for posting vacancies for the Chancellor and executive officers (e.g., AIDB President, two-year college presidents, etc.), including 30-day posting, 180-day fill target for Chancellor and executive officer, six-month interim fills, and that temporary/interim experience may not count toward job requirements.
• Defines Board and Executive Officer for posting purposes in 16-60-111.9 and requires notice posting for vacancies of these executive positions with standard contents.
• Section 4: the act does not apply to searches underway on the date it becomes effective; Section 5 clarifies the bill’s relation to Amendment 621 funding rules; Section 6 makes the act effective immediately upon signature.

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

Subjects

Education