SB271 Alabama 2021 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Will BarfootSenator
Republican
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: Elmore County Board of Education may insure school buildings and property either with the State Insurance Fund or with a private insurance company, whichever provides the best coverage.
What This Bill Does
The bill adds authority for the Elmore County Board of Education to choose between the State Insurance Fund and a private insurer for insuring school buildings and property. The board must select the option that provides the best coverage. The act becomes effective immediately after the governor signs it into law.

Who It Affects
Elmore County Board of Education - gains the option to choose either the State Insurance Fund or a private insurer for insuring district school buildings and property
School buildings and property in Elmore County - insurance coverage may be provided by either the State Insurance Fund or a private insurance company, depending on which offers better coverage

Key Provisions
Section 1 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
Section 1 states the board may select either option based on the best coverage for the schools
Section 2 provides that the act becomes effective immediately following its passage and approval by the Governor

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