SB267 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Dick Brewbaker

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

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

Summary

SB267 would require county superintendents of education to be appointed by the county board of education, replacing elections except where the Constitution allows otherwise.

What This Bill Does

It shifts the selection method for county superintendents from elections to appointment by local boards of education. The appointment requirement applies at the end of the current elected term or when a vacancy occurs, and only after January 1, 2021. The bill allows boards to retain an elected superintendent for one additional term by contract, without the usual posting or selection procedures, if the board decides to do so and notifies the superintendent by March 1 of the last year of the term. The law would take effect immediately upon governor approval or when it becomes law.

Who It Affects

• County boards of education: must appoint county superintendents and manage the transitional steps, including deciding on additional-term contracts.
• Current elected county superintendents: will become subject to appointment after their term ends or upon vacancy; may receive one additional term via contract under the transition rules.

Key Provisions

• Section 1(a): County superintendent must be appointed by the county board of education, except as otherwise provided by the Alabama Constitution.
• Section 1(b): The appointment requirement applies at the expiration of the term of an elected superintendent or upon a vacancy occurring after January 1, 2021.
• Section 1(c): Boards may extend the service of an elected superintendent for an additional term by contract, executed at any time during the term, and must notify the superintendent by March 1 of the last year of the term whether they intend to contract for an additional term.
• Section 2: The act becomes effective immediately following its passage and approval by the Governor, or upon 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