SB236 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Greg AlbrittonSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

Teachers, St. Superintendent of Education, authorized to issue temporary senior educator certificates to certain individuals age 65 and over, Sec. 16-23-3 am'd.

Summary

SB236 would allow the State Superintendent of Education to issue temporary senior educator certificates to individuals age 65 or older to teach, coach, and perform related duties in public schools.

What This Bill Does

The bill amends Section 16-23-3 to create a senior educator certificate for 65+ individuals who hold a four-year degree. The certificate would authorize classroom instruction, coaching, and other duties as needed, primarily for grades 6-12 (with possible use for K-8 in fine arts or foreign languages). It would be valid up to two years, can be renewed once for a maximum of four years, and time served under this certificate would not count toward continuing service status. Issuance would follow State Board of Education policies and standards.

Who It Affects

• Residents aged 65 or older with a four-year degree who want to work as teachers or coaches in Alabama public schools.
• Public schools and local districts in Alabama that may hire senior educators to fill teaching or coaching roles when licensed teachers are not available.

Key Provisions

• Authorizes a senior educator certificate for age 65+ who holds a four-year degree to teach, coach, and perform other duties in public schools.
• Certificate validity: up to two years, expiring at the end of the scholastic year; may be extended or renewed once for a total maximum of four years.
• Time served under a senior educator certificate does not count toward continuing service status under the Students First Act (16-24C-4).
• Grades: primarily for grades 6-12; may be issued for kindergarten through eighth grade only if limited to fine arts or foreign languages.
• Issuance and standards governed by policies, procedures, rules, regulations, or standards adopted by the State Board of Education.

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