Title 16 — Title 16

The Public Education Employees’ Defined Contribution Savings Fund is created. The fund shall be administered by a board of control of seven individuals appointed by the Alabama Education Association. History: (Act 2001-704, p. 1562, §2.)

(a) At its first meeting, the board shall elect one of its members as chair. (b) The board may adopt regulations necessary to implement this chapter. Regulations adopted are exempt from the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act. (c) The board may contract with one or more entities…

To the extent not in conflict with the Internal Revenue Code, all investments shall be subject to any limitations established and adopted by the board. History: (Act 2001-704, p. 1562, §2.)

(a) Participation in this fund shall be voluntary under regulations adopted by the board and in accordance with the Internal Revenue Code. (b) Any person who becomes ineligible for participation in the fund due to the termination of his or her employment with an eligible employer…

(a)(1) By July 1 of each year, the board, based on the funds appropriated by the Legislature for employer contributions to defined contribution savings plans for the ensuing fiscal year and the number of participants, shall determine the maximum amount of employer match contribut…

The administrative cost for the operation of the fund shall be provided through investment earnings or contributions to the fund. No additional state funds may be used to administer this chapter. History: (Act 2001-704, p. 1562, §2.)

Nothing in this chapter shall limit or otherwise lessen the State of Alabama’s, current or future, obligation to fund the Employees’ Retirement System, the Teachers’ Retirement System, or the Judicial Retirement Fund. The provisions of this chapter, in whole or in part, may not b…

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Education Retirees’ Trust Fund Funding Act of 2021. History: (Act 2021-464, §1.)

All personnel employed and vendors hired by contract with funds available to the trust fund and trustees under subdivision (b)(4) of Section 36-36-5 shall reflect the racial and ethnic diversity of the state. History: (Act 2021-464, §10.)

The Legislature finds that it is advisable for the state to create an irrevocable trust whereby the state may begin funding periodic bonus checks for Alabama retired education employees. Therefore, the Teachers’ Retirement System Board of Control shall create an irrevocable trust…

For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) BENEFICIARY. Any individual who receives a pension, annuity, retirement allowance, or other benefit provided by Chapter 25. (2) BOARD OF CONTROL. The Board of Control of the Teachers’ Ret…

(a) There is created the Education Retirees’ Trust Fund evidenced by a written trust instrument, the terms and conditions of which shall be determined by the board of control creating the trust fund. (b) The trust shall be managed and controlled by its trustees. The trustees shal…

(a) A trustee may not be any of the following: (1) Personally liable for any liability, loss, or expense suffered by the trust fund, unless the liability, loss, or expense arises out of, or results from, conduct described in Section 36-1-12. (2) Responsible for the adequacy of th…

(a) The board of control, through the trustees, shall have all powers necessary for the management and control of the trust fund and to carry out and effectuate the purposes of this chapter including, but not limited to, the following: (1) To adopt, alter, and repeal rules for th…

Fund; Tax Exemption; Annual Financial Statements. (a)(1) The sources of funding to the trust fund may consist of all of the following: a. Investment income. b. Proceeds of any gifts, grants, or contributions. c. Revenue sources as directed by the Legislature. d. Revenue sources o…

(a) It is the intent of the Legislature that the Teachers’ Retirement System invest the funds of the trust fund and the trustees operate the trust fund in compliance with the Internal Revenue Code in a manner that could allow the trust fund to maximize investment earnings while m…

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to define or otherwise grant any right or privilege to periodic bonus checks or other pension benefits to any person other than those periodic bonus checks, rights, and privileges previously or already granted to employees and retired em…

In the establishment and operation of high schools, matters relating to the minimum standards prescribed by the State Board of Education on the courses of study, organization, instruction, qualifications of principals and teachers, building and equipment and of sanitary condition…

All high schools which have been or may hereafter be established by county boards of education shall constitute a system of high schools for the county. Such high school system shall make provision for the secondary education of all children of the county residing in the territor…

Subject to the rules and regulations of the State Board of Education, where economy of organization and administration seems to justify it, county boards of education may place the elementary, junior and senior high schools of any district or districts under one and the same prin…

It is the intent of the Legislature to establish an independent, residential school for certain high school students with the express purpose of providing a more challenging educational experience for the gifted and talented children of this state and of developing such children …

For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the respective meanings ascribed by this section, except when the context clearly indicates a different meaning: (1) DEPARTMENT. The State Department of Education. (2) SCHOOL. The Alabama High School of …

Governance by Board of Directors. (a) There is hereby created a pilot program to be called the Alabama High School of Mathematics and Science, which shall be a residential institution located in Mobile County, at a site to be determined by the board of directors. The school shall…

(a) There is hereby created a board of directors for the school, sometimes hereinafter referred to as the “board.” The board shall be composed of 21 members as follows: (1) The State Department of Education assistant state superintendent in charge of curriculum development, or hi…

Extension Courses and Campuses. (a) The school shall, at the discretion of the board, operate on the same school year basis as all other public schools in Alabama. Full-time students shall be enrolled for the entire school year and may enroll in the summer program. (b) A summer p…

School System. Whenever possible, the school shall offer such extracurricular activities as may be found in any public secondary school in the state. The Mobile County public school system shall, to the extent practicable and allowable by law, allow the students of the school to …

The school shall primarily admit high school juniors and seniors; however, the board of directors may provide for an “early admission year” to allow the admission of students who are not yet high school juniors when the abilities of such students are so exceptional as to warrant …

Nothing in this chapter shall be so construed as to prohibit or prevent the board from accepting federal funds or monies from any corporation or other private contributor for use in operating the school or providing programs by the school. History: (Acts 1989, No. 89-880, p. 1772…

It is not the intent of this Legislature to conflict with existing or future programs of the Alabama School of Fine Arts as created by Act No. 1203, HJR 145, Regular Session 1971. History: (Acts 1971, p. 2089; Acts 1989, No. 89-880, p. 1772, §10.)

It is the intent of the Legislature to establish an independent, partially residential school in which to provide a more challenging educational experience for talented and gifted students to develop their full potential. History: (Acts 1992, No. 92-531, p. 1070, §1.)

For the purposes of this chapter, the following words shall have the respective meanings ascribed by this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) DEPARTMENT. The State Department of Education. (2) SCHOOL. The Alabama School of Fine Arts. (3) SCHOOL BOARD. Boar…

(a) There is created the Alabama School of Fine Arts, which shall be a residential and commuter institution located in the City of Birmingham, Jefferson County. The school shall be funded by legislative appropriations and by grants, donations, and funds from other sources, includ…

(a) There is created a board of trustees for the school, which shall serve as the local educational agency for the school. The school board shall be composed of no fewer than 17 citizens of good standing who have been supporters and exponents of the cultural and educational advan…

The school board may: (1) Accept donations, bequests, or other forms of financial assistance for educational purposes from any public or private sector persons or agencies and comply with rules and regulations governing grants from the federal government or from any other person …

(a) A majority of actively serving members of the school board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. All official actions of the board shall require the favorable vote of a majority of those members present and voting. (b) Members of the school board shall be…

Admission; Extracurricular Activities. (a) The school may, at the discretion of the school board, operate on the same school year basis as all other public schools in Alabama. Full-time students shall be enrolled for the entire school year and may enroll in summer programs. (b) S…

It is not the intent of this Legislature to conflict with existing or future programs of the Alabama High School of Mathematics and Science as codified as Sections 16- 26A-1 through 16-26A-9. History: (Acts 1992, No. 92-531, p. 1070, §10.)

Repealed by Act 2014-372, §2, effective April 9, 2014. History: (Acts 1992, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 92-716, p. 212, §1; Act 98-319, p. 535, §7.)

Repealed by Act 2014-372, §2, effective April 9, 2014. History: (Act 98-319, p. 535, §2.)

Repealed by Act 2014-372, §2, effective April 9, 2014. History: (Act 98-319, p. 535, §1.)

Repealed by Act 2014-372, §2, effective April 9, 2014. History: (Acts 1992, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 92-716, p. 212, §10.)

Repealed by Act 2014-372, §2, effective April 9, 2014. History: (Acts 1992, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 92-716, p. 212, §11.)

Repealed by Act 2014-372, §2, effective April 9, 2014. History: (Acts 1992, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 92-716, p. 212, §12.)

Repealed by Act 2014-372, §2, effective April 9, 2014. History: (Acts 1992, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 92-716, p. 212, §13; Act 98-319, p. 535, §5.)

Repealed by Act 2014-372, §2, effective April 9, 2014. History: (Acts 1992, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 92-716, p. 212, §2; Act 98-319, p. 535, §8.)

Repealed by Act 2014-372, §2, effective April 9, 2014. History: (Acts 1992, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 92-716, p. 212, §3.)

Repealed by Act 2014-372, §2, effective April 9, 2014. History: (Acts 1992, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 92-716, p. 212, §4; Act 98-319, p. 535, §9.)

Repealed by Act 98-319, p. 535, § 13, effective October 1, 1998. History: (Acts 1992, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 92-716, p. 212, §5.)

Retirement System. Repealed by Act 2014-372, §2, effective April 9, 2014. History: (Act 98-319, p. 535, §6.)

Repealed by Act 2014-372, §2, effective April 9, 2014. History: (Acts 1992, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 92-716, p. 212, §6; Act 98-319, p. 535, §3.)