SB9 Alabama 2020 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Sam GivhanSenator

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

SB 9 would shorten the term length for county boards of education from six years to four years.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the bill changes how long county board of education members serve, from six years to four years. It applies to terms starting at the general elections, so new terms will be four years long to replace expiring terms. Members would still hold office until their successors are elected and qualified, and they must take the oath of office. The change takes effect immediately after the governor approves the bill.

Who It Affects

• County boards of education members: will serve four-year terms instead of six-year terms, beginning with relevant elections.
• Voters in Alabama counties: elections for county boards will occur on a four-year cycle going forward, rather than a six-year cycle.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 16-8-2 to change county board of education member terms from six years to four years, starting with terms elected at general elections.
• Maintains that members hold office until successors are elected and qualified and require oath of office; becomes law immediately after governor's approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 23, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Education