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AL Code § 16-25C-9 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 25C - Public Education Defined Contribution Savings Plan.|Section 16-25C-9 - Relation to Other Retirement Provisions.

Section 16-25C-9Relation to other retirement provisions.  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 be used to allow a person otherwise covered under the Retirement Systems of Alabama to opt out or otherwise cease participation in the Employees' Retirement System, the Teachers' Retirement System, or the Judicial Retirement Fund. The State of Alabama or any political subdivision thereof may not substitute or cause to be substituted this Employee Savings Plan or any other defined contribution plan for the state retirement defined benefit plan that currently exists in the Employees' Retirement System, the Teachers' Retirement System, or the Judicial Retirement Fund. (Act 2001-704, p. 1562, §3.)
AL Code § 16-25D-1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 25D - Education Retirees' Trust Fund Funding Act of 2021|Section 16-25D-1 - This Section Was Assigned by the Code Commissioner in the 2021 Regular Session, Effective August 1, 2021. This Is Not in the Current Code Supplement.

Section 16-25D-1THIS SECTION WAS ASSIGNED BY THE CODE COMMISSIONER IN THE 2021 REGULAR SESSION, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2021. THIS IS NOT IN THE CURRENT CODE SUPPLEMENT.  This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Education Retirees' Trust Fund Funding Act of 2021. (Act 2021-464, §1.)
AL Code § 16-25D-2 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 25D - Education Retirees' Trust Fund Funding Act of 2021|Section 16-25D-2 - This Section Was Assigned by the Code Commissioner in the 2021 Regular Session, Effective August 1, 2021. This Is Not in the Current Code Supplement.

Section 16-25D-2THIS SECTION WAS ASSIGNED BY THE CODE COMMISSIONER IN THE 2021 REGULAR SESSION, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2021. THIS IS NOT IN THE CURRENT CODE SUPPLEMENT.  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 named the Education Retirees' Trust Fund in accordance with this chapter. (Act 2021-464, §2.)
AL Code § 16-25D-3 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 25D - Education Retirees' Trust Fund Funding Act of 2021|Section 16-25D-3 - This Section Was Assigned by the Code Commissioner in the 2021 Regular Session, Effective August 1, 2021. This Is Not in the Current Code Supplement.

Section 16-25D-3THIS SECTION WAS ASSIGNED BY THE CODE COMMISSIONER IN THE 2021 REGULAR SESSION, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2021. THIS IS NOT IN THE CURRENT CODE SUPPLEMENT.  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' Retirement System established pursuant to Section 16-25-2. (3) FISCAL YEAR. The fiscal year of the state as may from time to time be provided by law. (4) PERIODIC BONUS CHECKS. Periodic bonus checks granted by the Education Retirees' Trust Fund to retirees and beneficiaries of the Teachers' Retirement System. (5) PERMITTED INVESTMENTS. All assets and properties in which the Retirement Systems of Alabama may invest as permitted by law. (6) RETIRED EMPLOYEE. A former employee who is a participant in the Teachers' Retirement System pursuant to Chapter 25 and who satisfies the definitions of retirement and teacher, support personnel, or employee as provided in Section 16-25-1. (7) TRUSTEE. A trustee serving on the board of control. (8) TRUST FUND. The Education Retirees' Trust Fund created by this chapter. (Act 2021-464, §3.)
AL Code § 16-25D-4 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 25D - Education Retirees' Trust Fund Funding Act of 2021|Section 16-25D-4 - This Section Was Assigned by the Code Commissioner in the 2021 Regular Session, Effective August 1, 2021. This Is Not in the Current Code Supplement.

Section 16-25D-4THIS SECTION WAS ASSIGNED BY THE CODE COMMISSIONER IN THE 2021 REGULAR SESSION, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2021. THIS IS NOT IN THE CURRENT CODE SUPPLEMENT.  (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 shall serve without compensation for their service as trustees, but may be reimbursed from the trust for all reasonable and necessary expenses that they incur in connection with their service as trustees. (Act 2021-464, §4.)
AL Code § 16-25D-5 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 25D - Education Retirees' Trust Fund Funding Act of 2021|Section 16-25D-5 - This Section Was Assigned by the Code Commissioner in the 2021 Regular Session, Effective August 1, 2021. This Is Not in the Current Code Supplement.

Section 16-25D-5THIS SECTION WAS ASSIGNED BY THE CODE COMMISSIONER IN THE 2021 REGULAR SESSION, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2021. THIS IS NOT IN THE CURRENT CODE SUPPLEMENT.  (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 the trust fund to meet and discharge any obligation under the relevant pension plan. (3) Required to take action to enforce the payment of any contribution or appropriation to the trust fund. (b) A trustee is immune from suit to the same extent as the state, its agencies, officers, and employees. (c) A trustee may be indemnified by the trust fund and from funds of the trust fund against costs, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses including, but not limited to, attorney's fees, as may be more fully provided in a respective trust fund agreement, unless the cost, liability, loss, damage, or expense arises out of, or results from, the willful misconduct or intentional wrongdoing of the trustee. (Act 2021-464, §5.)
AL Code § 16-25D-6 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 25D - Education Retirees' Trust Fund Funding Act of 2021|Section 16-25D-6 - This Section Was Assigned by the Code Commissioner in the 2021 Regular Session, Effective August 1, 2021. This Is Not in the Current Code Supplement.

Section 16-25D-6THIS SECTION WAS ASSIGNED BY THE CODE COMMISSIONER IN THE 2021 REGULAR SESSION, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2021. THIS IS NOT IN THE CURRENT CODE SUPPLEMENT.  (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 the operation and conduct of the affairs and business of the trust fund. (2) To make, enter into, and execute contracts, agreements, and other instruments and to take other actions as necessary for the management and operation of the trust fund, to accomplish any purpose for which the trust fund was created, or to exercise any power granted by this chapter. (3) To enter into contracts with, to accept aid and grants from, to cooperate with, and to do any and all things necessary to avail the trust fund of the aid and cooperation of the United States, the state, or any agency, instrumentality, or political subdivision of either, in furtherance of the purposes of this chapter. (4) To appoint, employ, and contract with employees, agents, advisors, and consultants including, but not limited to, attorneys, accountants, actuaries, financial experts, and other advisors, consultants, and agents as determined necessary by the trustees and to establish any compensation to be paid from the funds of the trust fund. (5) To invest the funds of the trust fund in any permitted investment. (b) The expenses of making and disposing of investments, including brokerage commissions, legal expenses referable to a particular transaction, transfer taxes, and other customary transactional expenses with respect to a trust shall be payable out of the funds of the trust fund. (Act 2021-464, §6.)
AL Code § 16-25D-8 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 25D - Education Retirees' Trust Fund Funding Act of 2021|Section 16-25D-8 - This Section Was Assigned by the Code Commissioner in the 2021 Regular Session, Effective August 1, 2021. This Is Not in the Current Code Supplement.

Section 16-25D-8THIS SECTION WAS ASSIGNED BY THE CODE COMMISSIONER IN THE 2021 REGULAR SESSION, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2021. THIS IS NOT IN THE CURRENT CODE SUPPLEMENT.  (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 minimizing the costs to the trust fund. It is also the intent of the Legislature that the trust fund be operated in a manner that satisfies the definition of other post-employment benefits trusts under generally accepted governmental accounting principles. (b) The trust fund is not subject to any law which conflicts with the intent of the Legislature as expressed in subsection (a) or prevents or unreasonably hinders the accomplishment of the purposes of this chapter. (Act 2021-464, §8.)
AL Code § 16-25D-9 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 25D - Education Retirees' Trust Fund Funding Act of 2021|Section 16-25D-9 - This Section Was Assigned by the Code Commissioner in the 2021 Regular Session, Effective August 1, 2021. This Is Not in the Current Code Supplement.

Section 16-25D-9THIS SECTION WAS ASSIGNED BY THE CODE COMMISSIONER IN THE 2021 REGULAR SESSION, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2021. THIS IS NOT IN THE CURRENT CODE SUPPLEMENT.  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 employees and their beneficiaries by the Teachers' Retirement System pension plan. The rights and privileges, if any, shall be governed by the terms of the pension plan, if any. This chapter is not intended to assure or deny any existing or future employee or retired employee, or any of their beneficiaries or any other person of any right of employment or entitlement to any periodic bonus check or to otherwise restrict the ability of the state to modify or eliminate any existing or future increase benefit. (Act 2021-464, §9.)
AL Code § 16-25D-10 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 25D - Education Retirees' Trust Fund Funding Act of 2021|Section 16-25D-10 - This Section Was Assigned by the Code Commissioner in the 2021 Regular Session, Effective August 1, 2021. This Is Not in the Current Code Supplement.

Section 16-25D-10THIS SECTION WAS ASSIGNED BY THE CODE COMMISSIONER IN THE 2021 REGULAR SESSION, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2021. THIS IS NOT IN THE CURRENT CODE SUPPLEMENT.  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. (Act 2021-464, §10.)
AL Code § 16-26-1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 26 - High Schools Generally.|Section 16-26-1 - Administration of High School Affairs.

Section 16-26-1Administration of high school affairs. 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 conditions shall be administered through the professional assistants in the Department of Education, directed by the State Superintendent of Education. Manuals of instruction, bulletins setting out programs of study, rules and regulations and other matters relating to secondary education shall be printed from time to time by the State Board of Education. The requirements for accreditment of high schools and the list of approved institutions shall be submitted to and approved and printed by the State Board of Education on the recommendation of the State Superintendent of Education and supplied in sufficient quantities to meet the needs of high school principals, county and city superintendents and the institutions that have graduation from an accredited high school as a prerequisite for entrance. (School Code 1927, §460; Code 1940, T. 52, §434.)
AL Code § 16-26-2 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 26 - High Schools Generally.|Section 16-26-2 - High School System.

Section 16-26-2High school system. 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 territory under the control of the county board of education; provided, that by agreement between county boards of education and city boards of education high schools located in cities or towns of 2,500 or more inhabitants according to the last or any succeeding federal census may be utilized as a part of the high school system of the county, the financial support, administration and supervision of such high schools to be determined by the boards of education involved; and provided further, that in order that the most satisfactory and economic plan of administration may be secured, high schools may, at the discretion of the county board, be designated as a unit in the high school system of the county, with a defined territory or district for patronage, in just the same manner as other public schools under the supervision of county boards of education. Boards of education in cities having a city board of education shall provide a system of high school education which shall meet the minimum standards for high schools authorized and prescribed by the State Board of Education; provided, that any town or city board of education may cooperate with the county board of education in the establishment, support and maintenance of a county system of high schools which shall include the said town or city. (School Code 1927, §461; Code 1940, T. 52, §435.)
AL Code § 16-26-3 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 26 - High Schools Generally.|Section 16-26-3 - Elementary and High School May Be Placed Under Same Principal.

Section 16-26-3Elementary and high school may be placed under same principal. 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 principal, or may use any other plan of organization approved by the county board of education. (School Code 1927, §464; Code 1940, T. 52, §436.)
AL Code § 16-26A-1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 26A - Alabama High School of Mathematics and Science.|Section 16-26A-1 - Legislative Intent.

Section 16-26A-1Legislative intent. 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 to their full potential. (Acts 1989, No. 89-880, p. 1772, §1.)
AL Code § 16-26A-2 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 26A - Alabama High School of Mathematics and Science.|Section 16-26A-2 - Definitions.

Section 16-26A-2Definitions. 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 Mathematics and Science. (3) STATE BOARD. The State Board of Education. (4) STATE SUPERINTENDENT. The State Superintendent of Education. (Acts 1989, No. 89-880, p. 1772, §2.)
AL Code § 16-26A-3 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 26A - Alabama High School of Mathematics and Science.|Section 16-26A-3 - Creation of Alabama High School of Mathematics and Science; Governance by Board of Directors.

Section 16-26A-3Creation of Alabama High School of Mathematics and Science; 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 open and formally begin operation with the fall semester of 1991. The school shall be funded by the state from moneys appropriated therefor; or grants, donations and funds from any other sources, including corporations, individuals and foundations. (b) The school shall be governed by a board of directors whose membership, powers, duties, and responsibilities shall be as hereinafter provided. (c) The school shall coordinate its programs and curriculum with the Department of Education, but shall be independent of the control of the state superintendent and of all local and state education boards except its board of directors, except where otherwise provided by this chapter. (Acts 1989, No. 89-880, p. 1772, §3.)
AL Code § 16-26A-5 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 26A - Alabama High School of Mathematics and Science.|Section 16-26A-5 - School Year Basis; Summer Program; Short Courses, Seminars, etc.; Extension Courses and Campuses.

Section 16-26A-5School year basis; summer program; short courses, seminars, etc.; 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 program shall be offered for full-time students and for students who qualify to attend the school during such period. (c) The school shall also offer short courses, workshops, seminars, weekend instructional programs, and other innovative programs which can be used to offer instruction to students not enrolled as full-time students in the school. (d) The school, at the discretion of its board of directors may provide extension courses and campuses on the campuses of other colleges and universities within the State of Alabama. (Acts 1989, No. 89-880, p. 1772, §5.)
AL Code § 16-26A-6 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 26A - Alabama High School of Mathematics and Science.|Section 16-26A-6 - Extracurricular Activities; Participation in Activities of Mobile County School System.

Section 16-26A-6Extracurricular activities; participation in activities of Mobile County 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 participate in any extracurricular activities the system may offer which the school cannot. (Acts 1989, No. 89-880, p. 1772, §6.)
AL Code § 16-26A-7 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 26A - Alabama High School of Mathematics and Science.|Section 16-26A-7 - Admission of High School Juniors and Seniors; Early Admission.

Section 16-26A-7Admission of high school juniors and seniors; early admission. 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 such early entry. (Acts 1989, No. 89-880, p. 1772, §7.)
AL Code § 16-26A-8 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 26A - Alabama High School of Mathematics and Science.|Section 16-26A-8 - Funds for Use in Operating or Providing Programs by the School.

Section 16-26A-8Funds for use in operating or providing programs by the school. 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. (Acts 1989, No. 89-880, p. 1772, §9.)
AL Code § 16-26A-9 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 26A - Alabama High School of Mathematics and Science.|Section 16-26A-9 - Alabama School of Fine Arts Programs.

Section 16-26A-9Alabama School of Fine Arts programs. 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. (Acts 1971, p. 2089; Acts 1989, No. 89-880, p. 1772, §10.)
AL Code § 16-26B-1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 26B - Alabama School of Fine Arts.|Section 16-26B-1 - Legislative Intent.

Section 16-26B-1Legislative intent. 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. (Acts 1992, No. 92-531, p. 1070, §1.)
AL Code § 16-26B-2 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 26B - Alabama School of Fine Arts.|Section 16-26B-2 - Definitions.

Section 16-26B-2Definitions. 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. Board of Trustees of the Alabama School of Fine Arts. (4) STATE BOARD. The State Board of Education. (5) STATE SUPERINTENDENT. The State Superintendent of Education. (Acts 1992, No. 92-531, p. 1070, §2.)
AL Code § 16-26B-3 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 26B - Alabama School of Fine Arts.|Section 16-26B-3 - Funded; Board of Trustees; Exemptions From Required Curriculum.

Section 16-26B-3Funded; board of trustees; exemptions from required curriculum. (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, including the public and private sector. (b) The school shall be governed by a board of trustees as provided in Section 16-26B-4. (c) The administration and faculty of the school may identify certain talented and gifted students whose career interests lie in the arts and with appropriate counseling may enter into a contract with the student, his or her parents, or his or her guardian to allow the student to be exempted from up to three Carnegie units of study from the state's required curriculum for high school graduation. Upon approval of the exemption by the school, notice of the exemption shall be filed with the State Department of Education. The exemption shall not apply to the obligation of the student to pass the Alabama High School Graduation Exam before graduation from the school. (Acts 1992, No. 92-531, p. 1070, §3; Act 2006-555, p. 1279, §1.)