HB15 Alabama 2020 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Andy WhittRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2020

Title

County boards of education, members, term of office from six to four years, Sec. 16-8-2 am'd.

Summary

This bill lowers the term length for county boards of education from six years to four years.

What This Bill Does

If passed, county board of education members would be elected to four-year terms instead of six. The four-year terms would apply to successors whose terms expire at general elections. Current members would remain in office until their successors are elected and qualified. The change would take effect immediately after the Governor signs the bill.

Who It Affects

• County boards of education members: would serve four-year terms instead of six, changing their length of service.
• Voters in Alabama: would have more frequent elections for county boards of education due to shorter terms.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 16-8-2 to set four-year terms, instead of six-year terms, for county board of education members.
• At the general election, board members would be elected for four-year terms to succeed expiring terms.
• Current board members hold office until their successors are elected and qualified.
• New members must take and subscribe to the oath of office, with the oath certificate filed in the county judge of probate's office.
• The act becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Education