HB444 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Mike Holmes

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Will DismukesReed Ingram

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Elmore Co., board of education, school buildings and property, insurance with the State Insurance Fund or with an insurance company, authorized

Summary

HB444 lets the Elmore County Board of Education insure its school buildings and property either through the State Insurance Fund or a private insurance company, whichever provides the best coverage.

What This Bill Does

Authorizes the Elmore County Board of Education to insure school buildings and property either in the State Insurance Fund or with a private insurance company, whichever provides the best coverage. This gives the board flexibility to choose the insurer based on coverage quality. The act takes effect immediately after the Governor signs it, or when it otherwise becomes law.

Who It Affects

• Elmore County Board of Education: gains authority to select the insurance source for district buildings and property
• Elmore County school buildings and property: insured by either the State Insurance Fund or a private insurer, depending on the board's choice

Key Provisions

• Authorizes the Elmore County Board of Education to insure school buildings and property in the State Insurance Fund or with an insurance company, whichever provides the best coverage
• Effective date: becomes law immediately following its passage and approval by the Governor, or otherwise becoming law

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

Subjects

Elmore County