SB6 Alabama 2019 1st Special Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Larry StuttsSenator

Republican

Session

First Special Session 2019

Title

University of North Alabama, Bd of Trustees, membership, add'l at-large member from within or without state, Secs. 16-51-1, 16-51-3 am'd.

Summary

SB6 would remove the State Superintendent of Education from the University of North Alabama Board of Trustees and add one extra at-large member who may be from inside or outside Alabama.

What This Bill Does

The bill makes a technical correction to remove the State Superintendent of Education from the UNA Board. It also adds an additional at-large member, who may be from within or outside the state, increasing the board's at-large representation. The changes are implemented by amending Sections 16-51-1 and 16-51-3 to reflect the new membership and the board's status as the university's body corporate.

Who It Affects

• State Superintendent of Education would no longer be a member of the UNA Board of Trustees.
• University of North Alabama students, faculty, staff, and Alabama residents who could fill or be affected by the new at-large board seat, potentially changing governance and oversight.

Key Provisions

• Technical correction removing the Office of the State Superintendent of Education from UNA Board membership.
• Addition of an extra at-large board member who may be from within or outside Alabama.
• Amendment of Sections 16-51-1 and 16-51-3 to implement the removal and the new at-large seat, maintaining the board as a body corporate of the university.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

University of North Alabama