Alabama Administrative Code

The rules of procedure of the State Board of Education for filing, consideration, and disposition of declaratory rulings shall be the provisions of Code of Ala. 1975, Title 41, Chapter 22, and the rules published in the Alabama Administrative Code. Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 290-1…

The procedures of the State Board of Education proceedings in contested cases shall be conducted according to the provisions of Code of Ala. 1975, Title 41, Chapter 22, and the rules published in the Alabama Administrative Code. Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 290-1-1-.12 Code of Ala. …

The procedure of the State Board of Education for licensing (certification, private schools, etc.) shall be conducted according to the provisions of Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 16-3-11 through 13, 16-3-16, 16-23-2, 32-14-23; Title 16, Chapter 46, and Title 41, Chapter 22, and rules pub…

(1) The State Superintendent of Education shall designate the Department Secretary for the filing of all proceedings for administrative review and all proceedings under Code of Ala. 1975, Title 41, Chapter 22. (2) The Secretary has the following duties: (a) Receive, docket, and m…

(a) Legal Basis. The Alabama Uniform Electronic Transactions Act ("UETA"), Section 8-lA-l et seq. of the Code of Ala. 1975, enacted in 2002, is intended to facilitate the use of electronic documents in business, commercial, and governmental transactions. The Act promotes but not …

The State Superintendent of Education shall have the authority to review actions and orders of county and city boards of education and of county superintendents of education and city superintendents of schools in matters relating to finance and other matters seriously affecting t…

The State Superintendent of Education shall review and/or approve each application by/for each county or city board of education for the sale of Tax Anticipation Warrants and/or Notes in Anticipation of Warrants and/or Warrants for Public Construction. (1) Tax Anticipation Warran…

A local board of education may enter into a binding agreement to authorize the State Comptroller to intercept and direct certain state allocated funds to satisfy a debt payment that is due and unpaid in accordance with the provisions of Ala. Act No. 2003-384. (1) Debt Eligible fo…

(1) The State Superintendent of Education may review actions and orders of county and city boards of education and of county superintendents of education and city superintendents of schools on the following matters: (a) Matters related to health, safety, and welfare affecting per…

(1) The State Superintendent of Education shall not have the authority to review actions and orders of county and city boards of education or county superintendents of education and city superintendents of schools in personnel matters; provided, however, that the State Superinten…

Institution of action to review actions and orders of county and city boards of education and of county superintendents of education and city superintendents of schools: (1) The State Superintendent of Education shall review actions and orders of county and city boards of educati…

(1) Upon a determination that a review of an action or an order of a county or city board of education or of a county superintendent of education or city superintendent of schools is required under these rules, the State Superintendent of Education shall: (a) Notify the county or…

(1) In those circumstances where an imminent health or safety risk is the subject of a review, the State Superintendent may conduct an emergency review. In such case the Superintendent shall: (a) Notify the county or city board of education and county superintendent of education …

Distribution of reviews of actions or orders of county board of education, city board of education, county superintendent of education, or city superintendent of schools. (1) If after conducting such investigation as the State Superintendent deems necessary, the State Superintend…

Conduct of review of actions or orders of county board of education, city board of education, county superintendent of education, city superintendent of schools. (1) The State Superintendent of Education or a person designated by the State Superintendent shall conduct such review…

Local boards of education shall submit a comprehensive education plan to the State Superintendent pursuant to state and federal laws and regulations, and other requirements specified by the State Superintendent. The comprehensive education plan shall include the following: (1) Ca…

Purpose of Local School Board Governance Rule. Regulations of the State Board of Education are required by the School Board Governance Improvement Act of 2 012 enacted as Act No. 2012-221. (1) School Board Governance Improvement Act of 2012. The purpose of this act is to enhance …

(1) In addition to all other requirements imposed by law, before exercising any authority or performing any duties as a member of a local board of education, each elected or appointed member shall be required to affirm: (a) That each decision, action, and vote taken or made as a …

(1) The State Board of Education shall adopt a model code of conduct for members of local boards of education before January 1, 2013. The model code of conduct shall be designed to better ensure that any decision or action by a local board of education is based on the best intere…

A member of a local board of education who fails to comply with the code of conduct adopted by the local board of education or other statutory requirements, under circumstances that constitute neglect of duty or willful misconduct, may be subject to one or more of the following a…

Regulations of the State Board of Education pertaining to the annual apportionment of the foundation program funds effective October 1, 2024. The cost of the foundation program shall be determined, and the allotments made in accordance with the provisions of Ala. Acts 95-314, 95-…

(1) Using the previous three years' ADM for the first 20 days following Labor Day, a projection shall be made for the next year's current units. Using the state average of foundation program cost per unit, an amount of state funds shall be set apart to fund earned current units a…

(1) Calculations for the average daily number of transported pupils shall include only the transportation of children who live two miles or more from a school center; provided, however, that the transportation of disabled pupils living any distance from a school shall be included…

The Public School Fund (PSF) shall be apportioned each year to provide funds for capital improvements of public school facilities in accordance with Ala. Acts 95-314, 2013-264, and as hereinafter provided: (1) Capital Improvement Funds. The PSF shall be apportioned on the basis o…

The at-risk funds shall be apportioned to provide funds for development of programs that address the needs of at-risk students as defined by the State Board of Education. These programs shall provide the additional services that increase the amount and quality of instructional ti…

(Repealed). Author: Ed Richardson Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 290-2-1-.06 New Rule: Filed September 13, 1996; effective October 18, 1996. Amended: Filed December 17, 1997; effective January 21, 1998. Repealed: Filed September 10, 1998; effective October 15, 1998. Statutory Authorit…

(Repealed). Author: Ed Richardson Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 290-2-1-.07 New June 14, 1984 Adopted 290-2-1-.05 -.06ER Effective June 14, 1984, August 9, 1984 Adopted 290-2-1-.05 effective September 26, 1984. Repealed: Filed September 13, 1994; effective October 18, 1994. New Rule:…

(1) New construction or renovation of school facilities, including maintenance or repair of HVAC or roofing, with an estimated cost of $750,000 or more shall have the approval of the State Superintendent of Education. (2) New construction shall take school only at place centers a…

(1) Alabama Building Commission laws, rules, regulations and applicable standard documents for elementary and secondary public school construction shall be followed. (2) Projects totally constructed with funds other than Alabama Public School and College Authority bond funds shal…

(1) A school classified as an approved center must have the following minimum number of classroom teachers and students for grades taught at the school site: One - Six 6 teachers and 120 students Kindergarten - Six 7 teachers and 140 students Kindergarten - Eight 9 teachers and 1…

The school grounds must be large enough to provide outdoor areas for physical education and recreation. The minimum requirements for school sites are as follows: (1) An elementary school is a school with any combination of Grades K-8, and must not contain a grade above 8.(a) Both…

(1) Textbook. Systematically organized materials, such as hardbound books, softcover books, or technology based programs, comprehensive enough to cover the primary objectives outlined in the standard course of study for a grade or course. (2) Committee. State Textbook Committee. …

(1) Local boards of education may purchase readiness materials and softcover worktexts which have been recommended by the Committee and approved by the Board. (2) Local boards of education which have certified to the Superintendent that all students are provided with adequate and…

Each publisher shall send: (1) One copy of the student text only to one library site in each of the Board districts; (2) Two copies of the student text, one copy of the accompanying teacher's edition, and one copy of all other materials being bid to the Department; and (3) One co…

(1) In July, the Superintendent shall advertise in nine (9) of the largest daily newspapers in Alabama that a public hearing will be held in Montgomery two months hence (in September). At the same time, notice of the hearing shall also be sent to all local boards of education and…

Each publishing company under contract shall follow the rules set forth below for substituting new materials, including new editions and technology versions, for those under contract and on the state-adopted textbook list: (1) Each substitution shall be made each year from Octobe…

No textbook shall be adopted for use in any public school of this state unless the textbook is adopted by the local textbook committee and, upon the recommendation of the local superintendent, adopted by the local board of education. Author: Dr. Ed Richardson Notes Ala. Admin. Co…

(1) Inventory Systems. An inventory system which provides an accurate system of accounting for all textbooks must be maintained at the local board level. The local board must account for all materials which have been: (a) Distributed to local schools; (b) Stored; (c) Given or exc…

The State Department of Education has a definite responsibility for safe operation of school buses. The following are specific responsibilities for promoting safety in school transportation. (1) The establishment of minimum safety specifications for school bus equipment. (2) Prov…

(1) Before any manufacturer or distributor may offer for sale any school bus chassis or bodies to be used for transporting students to public schools of Alabama said chassis or bodies shall meet all federal standards of construction for school buses and Alabama Minimum Specificat…

Used school buses purchased for use in the public schools in Alabama shall meet all state requirements for school buses that were in effect on the date the vehicle was manufactured. The state requirements are listed in the Alabama Minimum Specifications for School Buses (year of …

(1) The State Department of Education shall certify school bus drivers and conduct school bus safety inspections in accordance with state and federal law. As a part of these functions, the State Department of Education shall: (a) Provide qualified instructors for driver training,…

Each local transportation supervisor or manager shall be trained in school bus driving techniques by the State Department of Education and hold a valid Alabama school bus driver's certification and a valid Commercial Driver's License with proper endorsements issued by the Departm…

A written test and a safety test shall be administered by State Department of Education personnel to local mechanics who perform safety inspections on school buses. (1) The requirements for certification as a school bus mechanic shall be as follows: (a) Completion of a certified …

School bus accident reports shall be forwarded to the Transportation Section, Alabama State Department of Education, Montgomery, Alabama 36130-3901. Author: William J. Rutherford. Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 290-2-4-.07 Repromulgated August 19, 1982. cf. Alabama School Bus Driver's…

No person shall be allowed to operate a school bus transporting students to or from school or school-related events unless the person is physically qualified to drive a school bus, in accordance with the provisions of Section 16-27-4.1 of the Code of Ala. 1975. (1) A driver opera…

A local board of education shall appoint a chief school finance officer that meets the qualifications and certification requirements established by the State Department of Education and Act No. 2006-196. Author: Dr. Ed Richardson Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 290-2-5-.01 New Rule: Fi…

The chief school finance officer is responsible for a financial management system that ensures the proper accountability for funds administered by a local board of education and its schools. The financial management system shall reflect the financial condition of the local board …

An officer or employee assigned the duties of a chief school finance officer of the local board of education after June 30, 2003 shall have at least three years of experience in a business-related field, meet the requirements for a certified chief school finance officer specified…

(1) A chief school finance officer may be certified by the State Superintendent as a Certified Chief School Finance Officer (CCSFO) after the completion and verification of the course requirements for certification. The State Superintendent shall determine the procedures for the …