SB308 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Dick Brewbaker

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Education, State Board of, intervention in educational operations of local boards of education, conditions warranting intervention revised, Sec. 16-6E-4 am'd.

Summary

This bill tightens and clarifies when the State Board of Education can intervene in a local school system and who must receive written notice.

What This Bill Does

It adds specific conditions that justify written notice for intervention (such as most schools being priority, noncompliance, accreditation issues, or disciplinary actions). It changes the notice recipients to the local superintendent and the presiding officer of the local school system. It describes the notice content (deficiencies, required corrective steps, timetable, and a 21-day response deadline) and outlines the process for potential intervention or plan approval, including state oversight and authority if intervention occurs.

Who It Affects

• Local city or county school boards of education and their superintendents, who would receive written notices and may be placed under intervention if deficiencies are found.
• The State Board of Education and the State Superintendent of Education, who would determine conditions for intervention, issue notices, oversee the intervention process, and have authority to run the local system if intervention is approved.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 16-6E-4 to require written notice be issued to the local superintendent of education and the presiding officer of the local school system, instead of the presiding officer of the city or county board.
• Defines conditions for issuing notice: a majority of schools are priority schools, noncompliance with statutes/regulations, accreditation issues, or disciplinary actions by an accrediting body.
• Requires the notice to detail deficiencies, required corrective steps, and a reasonable timetable; the recipient must respond in writing within 21 days (subject to extension).
• Outlines that if intervention is warranted, the state may implement an approved plan or seek State Board of Education authorization for intervention, with a process for plan acceptance and potential modifications.
• Gives the State Superintendent or a chief administrative officer broad authority to run the local system during intervention, including staff actions and use of consultants, with oversight by the State Board.
• Allows release from intervention upon a Board resolution following recommendations or petitions, and requires opportunity for the district to present views before the Board.
• Effective date: immediately after the bill is signed into law by the Governor.

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