SB61 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Shay ShelnuttSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Public schools, grant all professional educators' associations same level of access to employees of public schools

Summary

SB61 would require public school districts to offer all professional educators' associations the same level of access to district employees.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, it would require a public school district or any district employee to grant all professional educators' associations the same level of access to district employees, with no association having more or less access than another. The bill lists several ways access could be exercised, such as setting up informational tables at inservice meetings, speaking at those meetings, distributing information through mailboxes or the school's email system, using meeting rooms during nonworking hours, representing employees in employment matters when asked, and posting information on bulletin boards. It would take effect immediately upon passage and the governor's approval.

Who It Affects

• Public school districts and their employees: must grant equal access to all professional educators' associations.
• Professional educators' associations: will have equal access to district staff and resources to interact with employees.

Key Provisions

• Equal access requirement: no professional educators' association may have greater or lesser access than another.
• Enumerated access rights include: setting up informational tables at inservice meetings; speaking at inservice meetings; distributing information via mailboxes or email; using meeting rooms during nonworking hours; representing employees in employment matters when requested; posting information on bulletin boards.
• Effective date: becomes law immediately upon passage and approval 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