SB411 Alabama 2019 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Greg J. Reed
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2019
Title: Education, public K-12, buses, local boards of education authorized to sell advertising space on buses, prohibit certain types of advertising
Summary: Allows local boards of education to sell advertising space on the exterior of school buses, with safety and content rules.
What This Bill Does
The bill lets local boards authorize outside-bus advertisements and sets rules to protect safety features and visibility. It bans ads for alcohol, tobacco, sexually explicit or offensive material, and political/electioneering content, and it specifies where ads can be placed. Boards decide contract length and content, and the ad proceeds go to the board; if a court invalidates the restrictions, the program and contracts can be voided.

Who It Affects
Local boards of education: may approve and manage exterior bus advertising, set contract terms, and keep ad proceeds.
Advertisers and advertising vendors: may place ads on school buses if they comply with placement and content rules and avoid prohibited categories.

Key Provisions
Local boards may allot exterior bus space for commercial advertising.
Ads must not interfere with safety or warning equipment and cannot be placed above windows or in areas around the wheels.
Advertising content limitations: no alcohol, tobacco, sexually explicit or offensive material, or political/electioneering content.
Boards control contract length and content, and ad proceeds go to the local board; no exclusive preference for advertisers within certain industries.
If constitutional restrictions are invalidated, the advertising program must be removed and contracts nullified.
Effective date set for the first day of the third month after passage/approval.

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