HB609 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Paul Beckman

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Public K-12 schools, prohibited from membership in private entity that may impose monetary fines

Summary

HB609 would bar public K-12 schools in Alabama from joining private organizations that could levy or collect monetary fines against them.

What This Bill Does

The bill prohibits any public K-12 school from maintaining membership in a private entity that may attempt to levy or collect monetary fines against the school, even if the entity charges dues. It applies regardless of whether the fines are based on actions by the school, its employees, or students. The rule takes effect on the first day of the third month after the bill is passed and approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects

• Public K-12 schools in Alabama, which would be banned from belonging to private entities that may impose fines
• Private entities that are not funded by public money and could levy fines (such as organizations like the Alabama High School Athletic Association), which would lose member-school relationships with public schools

Key Provisions

• Private entity is defined as not funded by public funds and includes entities such as the Alabama High School Athletic Association.
• Public K-12 schools may not maintain membership in any private entity that may attempt to levy or collect a monetary fine against a member school, regardless of dues or whether fines are based on actions by the school, its staff, or students.
• The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and governor approval.

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

Subjects

Education