HB77 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Todd

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Colleges and universities, prohibited from granting tenure to person with degrees from unaccredited institution of higher education

Summary

This bill would prevent public Alabama colleges and universities from granting tenure to employees who earned degrees from unaccredited institutions.

What This Bill Does

It would bar tenure for any employee of a public two-year or four-year institution whose tenure is based on degrees from unaccredited institutions. The boards of trustees of these institutions must adopt rules and guidelines to implement the prohibition. The act would take effect on the first day of the third month after it becomes law.

Who It Affects

• Public two-year and four-year colleges and universities in Alabama, which must enforce the tenure prohibition.
• Faculty and staff who earned degrees from unaccredited institutions, who would become ineligible for tenure.

Key Provisions

• No person employed by a public two-year or four-year institution may be granted tenure if their credentials include one or more degrees or diplomas awarded by an institution that was not accredited at the time of the award.
• Boards of trustees of public colleges and universities must adopt rules and guidelines to implement the tenure prohibition.

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

Subjects

Colleges and Universities