SB36 Alabama 2015 2nd Special Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Hank Sanders

Democrat

Session

Second Special Session 2015

Title

Conecuh Co., Superintendent of Education to be appointed by the county board of education, Act 163, 1923 Reg. Sess., and Act 524, 1959 Reg. Sess., repealed

Summary

SB36 would have Conecuh County appoint its county superintendent of education by the county board under state law and repeal two old local Acts governing the position.

What This Bill Does

It requires the Conecuh County Board of Education to appoint the Superintendent of Education according to general state law and to ensure the person meets the state's qualifications. The superintendent would serve a four-year term, and vacancies would be filled by the board for the remainder of the term. The changes apply when the current term ends or if a vacancy occurs before then. The act also repeals Act 163 of 1923 and Act 524 of 1959, which previously governed Conecuh's appointment process.

Who It Affects

• Conecuh County Board of Education — responsible for appointing the county superintendent and filling any vacancies, following general state law.
• Students and residents of Conecuh County (the county's public schools) — affected by who is appointed as superintendent and the four-year term governing that appointment.

Key Provisions

• Section 1(a): The County Board of Education shall appoint the Superintendent of Education pursuant to the general laws of the state, and the superintendent must meet the qualifications set by those laws.
• Section 1(b): The Superintendent serves a four-year term, and any vacancy is filled by the board for the remainder of the term.
• Section 1(c): The changes apply at the expiration of the current term or upon a vacancy before the term ends.
• Section 2: Repeals all conflicting laws, specifically Act 163, 1923 and Act 524, 1959.
• Section 3: Becomes effective on the first day of the third month after 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

Conecuh County