SB290 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Rusty Glover

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Schools, Alabama Accountability Act, nonfailing school may rescind transfer of student who is a discipline problem, Secs.16-6D-8, 16-6D-9 am'd.

Summary

This bill would allow public nonfailing schools to rescind transfers of students from failing schools who cause discipline problems, after due process.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill lets receiving public nonfailing schools or districts rescind a student's transfer from a failing school if the student exhibits discipline or conduct problems, following due process and the local discipline policy. The terms for rescission must be non-discriminatory and in line with existing policies on student behavior. It preserves the general transfer framework under the Alabama Accountability Act and specifies that rescission decisions follow due process, with the act becoming law on the first day of the third month after passage.

Who It Affects

• Students who have transferred from failing schools to a nonfailing public or nonpublic school and may exhibit discipline or conduct problems (their transfer could be rescinded).
• Public nonfailing schools and school systems that have accepted such transferring students and would establish terms for rescinding transfers due to conduct problems, while ensuring due process and nondiscrimination.

Key Provisions

• Authorized public nonfailing schools to rescind the transfer of students from failing schools who create discipline or conduct problems, subject to due process and consistent with local discipline policies.
• Terms for rescission may be set by the receiving school or district, but may not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, color, disability, or ethnicity, and must follow Chapter 28A due process requirements.
• Rescission provisions apply within the framework of the Alabama Accountability Act's transfer program, and the act includes an effective date: the first day of the third month after passage.

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