HB498 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Charles O. Newton
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: Crenshaw Co., Superintendent of Education to be appointed by the co. board of education, Sec. 45-21-100 repealed
Summary: HB498 changes Crenshaw County to appoint its county superintendent of education by the county board of education, repeals the election provision, and sets vacancy appointments by the board.
What This Bill Does
It requires the Crenshaw County Board of Education to appoint the county superintendent of education under general state law, replacing the previous election method. Vacancies would be filled by the board. The act repeals the election provision and becomes effective on the first day of the third month after it becomes law, applying when the current term ends or if a vacancy occurs.

Who It Affects
Crenshaw County Board of Education: responsible for appointing the county superintendent and filling vacancies.
Crenshaw County residents and voters: no longer elect the county superintendent; their influence shifts to the school board.

Key Provisions
Section 1: The Crenshaw County Board of Education shall appoint the Superintendent of Education, vacancies are filled by the board, and the provision applies at the expiration of the current term or upon a vacancy.
Section 2: Repeals Section 45-21-100, which provided for the election of the county superintendent of education.
Section 3: The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval, or as otherwise provided by law.

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