HB455 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Primary Sponsor: James E. Buskey
Democrat
Co-Sponsor: Mary Sue McClurkin
Session: Regular Session 2011
Title: Education, local superintendent of education, time period for filling position extended, appointment of interim superintendent provided for, Secs. 16-9-11, 16-12-1 am'd.; Act 2010-210, 2010 Reg. Sess. am'd.
Summary: HB455 extends vacancy timelines for appointed county and city superintendents, allows interim appointments, and lets the state step in if local boards stall, while clarifying local-funding implications.
What This Bill Does
Extends the deadline for local boards to fill an appointed county or city superintendent vacancy from 120 days to 180 days. Requires posting notices 30 days before filling and requires the board to announce a proposed process and timeline within 90 days of vacancy. Authorizes the board to appoint an interim superintendent for up to 180 days, with the interim meeting minimum qualifications and without a separate posting for the interim. If the vacancy is not filled within 180 days, the state superintendent can appoint a successor to serve the unexpired term and may withhold state warrants until the vacancy is filled, unless progress is shown; the act clarifies it does not create a new local-funding obligation beyond what school boards currently spend.

Who It Affects
Local county boards of education: must follow extended 180-day filling deadline, post notices, announce process timelines, and may appoint an interim superintendent; failure to fill may trigger state intervention and withholding of state warrants.
Local city boards of education: same requirements as counties for posting, timelines, interim appointments, and potential state intervention if filling delays occur.

Key Provisions
Amends 16-9-11 and 16-12-1 to extend the vacancy-filling deadline from 120 to 180 days for county and city appointed superintendents.
Within 90 days of a vacancy, the board must announce a proposed process and timeline for posting and selecting a superintendent.
Post vacancy notices at least 30 days before filling, including job description, qualifications, salary range, and application and deadline information.
Allows interim superintendent appointments to serve up to 180 days and exempts the interim posting from required posting; interim must meet minimum qualifications.
If not filled within 180 days, the state superintendent may fill the vacancy for the unexpired term and may withhold state warrants until filled, unless progress is demonstrated.
Section 2 clarifies the act does not create a new local-fund expenditure requirement under Amendment 621; expenditures are limited to local school boards.
Effective date: the act becomes law on the first day of the third month after passage and approval.

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Subjects: Education