SB502 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tammy Irons

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

William “Bill” M. BeasleyRodger SmithermanQuinton RossLinda Coleman-MadisonPriscilla DunnBobby D. SingletonVivian Davis FiguresJerry L. Fielding

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

State Board of Education, redistricting pursuant to 2010 federal census, Sec. 16-3-1.1 repealed and reenacted

Summary

SB502 would reorganize Alabama’s State Board of Education districts into eight districts using the 2010 census data.

What This Bill Does

It repeals and reenacts Section 16-3-1.1 to redefine the State Board of Education districts based on the 2010 census. The state would be divided into eight districts with specific counties assigned to each district and with detailed census tract and block group data used to define the boundaries. Official maps held by the Secretary of State would govern the boundary descriptions, and those boundary descriptions would prevail if there is any conflict. The act would take effect immediately upon passage and the governor’s approval.

Who It Affects

• Residents of Alabama living in the eight districts who would be represented by the State Board of Education districts as redefined (based on the counties assigned to each district).
• The State Board of Education and local governments, as district boundaries change how board seats are allocated and which communities are represented.

Key Provisions

• Repeals and reenacts Section 16-3-1.1 to implement eight districts based on the 2010 census.
• Defines eight State Board of Education districts (Districts 1–8) with specified county compositions (summary provided in the bill) and includes district-specific census tract and block group data for boundary precision.
• Requires that official maps maintained by the Secretary of State be used for boundary descriptions; in case of conflicts, the maps’ descriptions prevail.
• Effective immediately upon passage and the Governor’s approval.

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

Subjects

Board of Education, State