House Bill 225 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Van SmithRepresentative

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Education; notice requirement for certain board of education personnel vacancies revised

Summary

HB225 would shorten most vacancy notice periods for Alabama boards of education from 14 to 7 days, while preserving 14 days for supervisory, managerial, or newly created positions, with code updates and an October 1, 2026 effective date.

What This Bill Does

If passed, vacancies for most positions must be posted at least seven calendar days before filling, on the board website and in visible campus or worksite locations, with electronic notification available on request. Vacancies that are supervisory, managerial, or newly created would continue to require at least 14 days of notice. The posting must include key details like job description, qualifications, salary, application process, deadlines, and other relevant information, and boards may adopt related policies; emergency situations may adjust timing only temporarily. The act also makes nonsubstantive updates to current code language and takes effect on October 1, 2026.

Who It Affects

• Job seekers, applicants, and community organizations seeking notice of board vacancies, who will receive postings and may request electronic notifications.
• Boards of education and their executive officers, who must post notices, maintain vacancies on websites and campuses, and manage notification processes (with potential policy adjustments).

Key Provisions

• General vacancies must be posted at least seven calendar days before filling, on the board website and in conspicuous locations at campuses/worksites; notices must include description, qualifications, salary, application location, deadlines, and other relevant details; electronic notification available on request.
• Vacancies for supervisory, managerial, or newly created positions continue to require at least 14 calendar days of notice.
• If a vacancy occurs during the school session, posting must be not less than seven days before filling (with the higher 14-day requirement applying to high-level positions).
• Boards may adopt or continue policies to ensure safety and welfare of students; posting requirements cannot be abridged or delayed except in dire emergencies, and delays are temporary to meet emergency conditions.
• The act includes nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update code language and becomes effective October 1, 2026.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 11, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Education