HB434 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Steve McMillan

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Superintendent of Education, county board of education to appoint

Summary

This bill changes how county superintendents of education are chosen, requiring appointment by the county board of education instead of election, with limited constitutional exceptions.

What This Bill Does

It requires all county superintendents to be appointed by the local county board of education, rather than elected. The change takes effect when the term of an elected superintendent ends or when a vacancy occurs. It also repeals laws that conflict with this appointment method and becomes law immediately after governor approval.

Who It Affects

• County boards of education will appoint county superintendents
• County residents/voters may lose the ability to vote for the county superintendent (except as allowed by the Alabama Constitution)

Key Provisions

• County superintendents must be appointed by the county board of education, except as otherwise provided by the Alabama Constitution of 1901.
• This requirement applies at the end of the term of an elected superintendent or when a vacancy occurs.
• Any laws that conflict with this act are repealed.
• The act becomes effective immediately after passage and governor's 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

Superintendent of Education, County