HB350 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Steve McMillan

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

County Superintendent of Education, required to be appointed unless provided otherwise by constitution

Summary

HB350 would require county superintendents of education in Alabama to be appointed by the county board of education rather than elected, with a transition plan for current elected superintendents.

What This Bill Does

It changes the selection method to appointment by the county board of education, except as allowed by the state constitution. It becomes applicable at the end of an elected superintendent's term or when a vacancy occurs after January 1, 2021. It allows boards to convert an elected superintendent to an appointed term for an additional period through a contract, which can be set up at any time during the current term, with the board notifying the superintendent by March 1 of the last year of the term. The act becomes law as soon as the governor signs it.

Who It Affects

• County boards of education in Alabama, who will appoint county superintendents and manage the transition from elected to appointed status
• Current and future county superintendents of education, who will shift from being elected to appointed, with possible contract-based extension for an additional term

Key Provisions

• County superintendent of education shall be appointed by the county board of education, except as otherwise provided by the Alabama Constitution
• Application of the appointment requirement at the expiration of an elected term or upon a vacancy occurring after January 1, 2021
• Boards may continue the services of an elected superintendent as an appointed term for an additional term by contract, with the contract executable at any time during the term and subject to notice by March 1 of the last year of the term
• The act becomes effective immediately following its passage and approval by the Governor, or otherwise becoming law

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