Title 16 — Title 16
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Ala. Code § 16-26E-1 Legislative Intent
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It is the intent of the Legislature to establish an independent, state-wide, residential school for academically and professionally motivated Alabama students with educational opportunities and experiences in science, technology, engineering, math, and medicine (STEMM) and in the…
Ala. Code § 16-26E-2 Definitions
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For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings: (1) DEPARTMENT. The State Department of Education. (2) SCHOOL. The Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences. (3) STATE BOARD. The State Board of Education. (4) SUPERINTENDENT. The State Superintendent…
Ala. Code § 16-26E-3 Creation; Governance; Coordination of Programs and Curriculum
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(a) The Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences is created, which shall be a residential institution located in Demopolis in Marengo County at a site to be determined by the board of trustees. The school may open and formally begin operation with the fall semester of 2026. The scho…
Ala. Code § 16-26E-4 Board of Trustees - Composition; Terms
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(a) There is created a board of trustees for the school. The board of trustees shall be composed of the following members: (1) An assistant state superintendent in charge of curriculum development with the department, or his or her designee. (2) The Chief Executive Officer of Whi…
Ala. Code § 16-26E-5 Board of Trustees - Functions
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(a) The board of trustees may perform the following functions: (1) Accept donations, bequests, or other forms of financial assistance for educational purposes from any public or private person or agency and comply with rules and regulations governing grants from the federal gover…
Ala. Code § 16-26E-6 Schedules; Enrollment
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(a) The school, at the discretion of the board of trustees, shall operate on the same school year basis as all other public schools in the state. Full-time students shall be enrolled for the entire school year and may enroll in the summer program. (b) A summer program may be offe…
Ala. Code § 16-26E-7 Extracurricular Activities
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Whenever possible, the school may offer extracurricular activities as may be found in any public secondary school in the state. History: (Act 2024-192, §7.)
Ala. Code § 16-26E-8 Funding
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Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as to prohibit or prevent the board of trustees from accepting federal funds or monies from any corporation or other private contributor for use in operating the school or providing of programs by the school. History: (Act 2024-192, §8.)…
Ala. Code § 16-26E-9 Relation to Other Programs
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It is not the intent of this Legislature to conflict with existing or future programs of the Alabama High School of Mathematics and Science, Chapter 26A of Title 16, the Alabama School of Fine Arts, Chapter 26B of Title 16, or the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineerin…