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AL Code § 16-26B-4 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 26B - Alabama School of Fine Arts.|Section 16-26B-4 - Board of Trustees - Members.

Section 16-26B-4Board of trustees - Members. (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 advancement of the youth of the state. The 15 members of the board of the previously existing Alabama School of Fine Arts shall be members of the school board created by this chapter and shall continue to serve until the expiration of their terms. The additional members shall be appointed in the manner prescribed in subsection (b) for one and two year terms, respectively. Thereafter, the term of all members shall be four years. (b) As terms of members of the school board expire, the school board shall recommend to the state superintendent and the state board qualified persons for appointment or re-appointment to the school board. Three names for each vacancy shall be submitted by the school board, in order of preference, for review by the state board and the state superintendent. Members who have served two full consecutive terms shall not be reappointed to the school board until one year has elapsed from the date of their last service. (c) One member shall be a member of the professional arts staff of the department. At least one member shall represent each of the following areas: 1. Dance. 2. Creative writing. 3. Music. 4. Theater arts. 5. Visual arts. 6. Academics. All other members shall be chosen from the public at large. (Acts 1992, No. 92-531, p. 1070, §4.)
AL Code § 16-26B-5 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 26B - Alabama School of Fine Arts.|Section 16-26B-5 - Board of Trustees - Powers, Duties, Functions.

Section 16-26B-5Board of trustees - Powers, duties, functions. 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 or agency, which are not in contravention of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901 and laws. (2) Purchase land and equipment and make improvements to land and facilities necessary for the use of the school, in accordance with applicable law. (3) Lease land or other property belonging to it or to the school. (4) Sell or exchange land or other real property not needed for school purposes, if the sale or exchange is specifically authorized by law and is in accordance with the procedures provided for the sale of unused school lands under Chapter 15 (commencing with Section 9-15-1) of Title 9. The sale shall be authorized by resolution of the school board. The contract of sale or exchange shall be signed by the president of the school board or any other person designated by the school board in the authorizing resolution. (5) Adopt, amend, or repeal rules, regulations, and policies necessary or proper for the conduct of the business of the school board and the school. (6) Award certificates and issue diplomas for the successful completion of programs of study. All diplomas shall be inclusive of the requirements for a regular school diploma issued by the state board, in accordance with state law, to any student who successfully completes the program of study adopted by the school board. All certificates shall be inclusive of the requirements of a specific program, such as, but not restricted to, summer programs, short courses, workshops, and seminars which fulfill the requirements of the programs as set by the executive director and the school board. (7) Upon recommendation of the executive director, enter into contracts and agreements in accordance with applicable law with other public and private agencies with respect to cooperative enterprises and undertakings related to or associated with an educational purpose or program affecting the program of the school. This shall not preclude the school board from entering into other contracts and agreements that it may deem necessary to perform its duties and functions. (8) Employ an executive director who shall be the chief administrative officer of the school and shall administer the rules, regulations, and policies of the school. The executive director shall also be the chief administrative officer of the school board and shall be responsible for administrative functions, duties, and needs of the school board. (9) Prescribe the qualifications and provide for the certification of teachers. (10) Adopt rules and regulations under which faculty members may become permanent employees of the school. (Acts 1992, No. 92-531, p. 1070, §5.)
AL Code § 16-26B-6 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 26B - Alabama School of Fine Arts.|Section 16-26B-6 - Board of Trustees - Quorum; Executive Committee.

Section 16-26B-6Board of trustees - Quorum; executive committee. (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 compensated for all actual vouchered expenses incurred in the performance of their duties and functions as required by this chapter. The expenses shall be paid by the executive director from funds appropriated by the Legislature and upon the warrant of the school board. (c) The school board may select from its number an executive committee of five, subject to change and removal by the majority of the board at any time. The executive committee may meet and transact any business that may be transacted by a majority of the board, and whatever acts the executive committee may do shall be considered as done by the whole board. (Acts 1992, No. 92-531, p. 1070, §6; Act 2014-276, p. 880, §1.)
AL Code § 16-26B-7 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 26B - Alabama School of Fine Arts.|Section 16-26B-7 - School Year; Summer Programs; Short Courses; Extension Courses; Admission; Extracurricular Activities.

Section 16-26B-7School year; summer programs; short courses; extension courses; 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) Summer programs may be offered for full-time students and for students who qualify to attend the school during summer periods. (c) The school may offer short courses, workshops, seminars, weekend instructional programs, and other innovative programs for students not enrolled as full-time students in the school. (d) The school, at the discretion of the school board, may provide extension courses on the campuses of other educational institutions within the state. (e) The school shall admit students who meet the qualifications and conditions set by the executive director and approved by the school board. (f) Whenever possible, the school shall offer extracurricular activities of the type found in public secondary schools in the state. (Acts 1992, No. 92-531, p. 1070, §§7, 8.)
AL Code § 16-26B-8 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 26B - Alabama School of Fine Arts.|Section 16-26B-8 - High School of Mathematics and Science Programs.

Section 16-26B-8High school of mathematics and science programs. 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. (Acts 1992, No. 92-531, p. 1070, §10.)
AL Code § 16-26C-1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 26C - Alabama Education Foundation.|Section 16-26C-1 - Legislative Findings and Intent.

Section 16-26C-1Legislative findings and intent. Repealed by Act 2014-372, §2, effective April 9, 2014. (Acts 1992, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 92-716, p. 212, §1; Act 98-319, p. 535, §7.)
AL Code § 16-26C-1.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 26C - Alabama Education Foundation.|Section 16-26C-1.1 - Letson Grants.

Section 16-26C-1.1Letson Grants. Repealed by Act 2014-372, §2, effective April 9, 2014. (Act 98-319, p. 535, §2.)
AL Code § 16-26C-1.2 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 26C - Alabama Education Foundation.|Section 16-26C-1.2 - Definitions.

Section 16-26C-1.2Definitions. Repealed by Act 2014-372, §2, effective April 9, 2014. (Act 98-319, p. 535, §1.)
AL Code § 16-26C-2 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 26C - Alabama Education Foundation.|Section 16-26C-2 - Incorporation Authorized.

Section 16-26C-2Incorporation authorized. Repealed by Act 2014-372, §2, effective April 9, 2014. (Acts 1992, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 92-716, p. 212, §2; Act 98-319, p. 535, §8.)
AL Code § 16-26C-3 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 26C - Alabama Education Foundation.|Section 16-26C-3 - Application for Incorporation.

Section 16-26C-3Application for incorporation. Repealed by Act 2014-372, §2, effective April 9, 2014. (Acts 1992, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 92-716, p. 212, §3.)
AL Code § 16-26C-4 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 26C - Alabama Education Foundation.|Section 16-26C-4 - Certificate of Incorporation.

Section 16-26C-4Certificate of incorporation. Repealed by Act 2014-372, §2, effective April 9, 2014. (Acts 1992, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 92-716, p. 212, §4; Act 98-319, p. 535, §9.)
AL Code § 16-26C-5 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 26C - Alabama Education Foundation.|Section 16-26C-5 - Board of Trustees and Officers.

Section 16-26C-5Board of trustees and officers. Repealed by Act 98-319, p. 535, § 13, effective October 1, 1998. (Acts 1992, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 92-716, p. 212, §5.)
AL Code § 16-26C-5.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 26C - Alabama Education Foundation.|Section 16-26C-5.1 - Duties of State Superintendent and Chief Executive Officer of Teachers' Retirement System.

Section 16-26C-5.1Duties of state superintendent and Chief Executive Officer of Teachers' Retirement System. Repealed by Act 2014-372, §2, effective April 9, 2014. (Act 98-319, p. 535, §6.)
AL Code § 16-26C-6 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 26C - Alabama Education Foundation.|Section 16-26C-6 - Purpose of the Foundation.

Section 16-26C-6Purpose of the foundation. Repealed by Act 2014-372, §2, effective April 9, 2014. (Acts 1992, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 92-716, p. 212, §6; Act 98-319, p. 535, §3.)
AL Code § 16-26C-7 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 26C - Alabama Education Foundation.|Section 16-26C-7 - Powers of the Foundation.

Section 16-26C-7Powers of the foundation. Repealed by Act 2014-372, §2, effective April 9, 2014. (Acts 1992, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 92-716, p. 212, §7.)
AL Code § 16-26C-8 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 26C - Alabama Education Foundation.|Section 16-26C-8 - Acceptance of Appropriations, Gifts, and Grants.

Section 16-26C-8Acceptance of appropriations, gifts, and grants. Repealed by Act 2014-372, §2, effective April 9, 2014. (Acts 1992, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 92-716, p. 212, §8; Act 98-319, p. 535, §10.)
AL Code § 16-26C-9 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 26C - Alabama Education Foundation.|Section 16-26C-9 - Management and Disbursement of Assets and Earnings.

Section 16-26C-9Management and disbursement of assets and earnings. Repealed by Act 2014-372, §2, effective April 9, 2014. (Acts 1992, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 92-716, p. 212, §9; Act 98-319, p. 535, §4.)
AL Code § 16-26C-10 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 26C - Alabama Education Foundation.|Section 16-26C-10 - Reports to the Legislature.

Section 16-26C-10Reports to the Legislature. Repealed by Act 2014-372, §2, effective April 9, 2014. (Acts 1992, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 92-716, p. 212, §10.)
AL Code § 16-26C-11 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 26C - Alabama Education Foundation.|Section 16-26C-11 - Exemptions From Taxation.

Section 16-26C-11Exemptions from taxation. Repealed by Act 2014-372, §2, effective April 9, 2014. (Acts 1992, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 92-716, p. 212, §11.)
AL Code § 16-26C-12 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 26C - Alabama Education Foundation.|Section 16-26C-12 - Nonprofit and Public Nature of the Foundation.

Section 16-26C-12Nonprofit and public nature of the foundation. Repealed by Act 2014-372, §2, effective April 9, 2014. (Acts 1992, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 92-716, p. 212, §12.)
AL Code § 16-26C-13 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 26C - Alabama Education Foundation.|Section 16-26C-13 - Dissolution of the Foundation.

Section 16-26C-13Dissolution of the foundation. Repealed by Act 2014-372, §2, effective April 9, 2014. (Acts 1992, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 92-716, p. 212, §13; Act 98-319, p. 535, §5.)
AL Code § 16-26D-1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 26D - Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering.|Section 16-26D-1 - Legislative Intent.

Section 16-26D-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 § 16-26D-2 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 26D - Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering.|Section 16-26D-2 - Definitions.

Section 16-26D-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 § 16-26D-3 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 26D - Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering.|Section 16-26D-3 - Creation; Governance; Coordination of Programs and Curriculum.

Section 16-26D-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 § 16-26D-4 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 26D - Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering.|Section 16-26D-4 - Board of Trustees - Composition; Terms.

Section 16-26D-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 § 16-26D-5 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 26D - Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering.|Section 16-26D-5 - Board of Trustees - Functions.

Section 16-26D-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 § 16-26D-6 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 26D - Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering.|Section 16-26D-6 - Schedules; Enrollment.

Section 16-26D-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 § 16-26D-8 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 26D - Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering.|Section 16-26D-8 - Funding.

Section 16-26D-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 § 16-26D-9 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 26D - Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering.|Section 16-26D-9 - Relation to Other Programs.

Section 16-26D-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 § 16-27-1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 27 - Transportation of Pupils.|Section 16-27-1 - State Board of Education to Prescribe Rules and Regulations.

Section 16-27-1State Board of Education to prescribe rules and regulations. The State Board of Education shall prescribe rules and regulations: (1) Requiring all local boards of education which provide transportation services for pupils going to and from public elementary and secondary schools of Alabama or in school-related activities, and the presidents of all state community, junior and technical colleges and directors of all state technical institutes and trade schools which provide transportation services for pupils going to and from said technical institutes and trade schools or community, junior and technical colleges to employ a competent supervisor or manager of such transportation services, whether such transportation services are provided in publicly owned or privately owned buses; (2) Requiring periodic safety inspection of all vehicles used for transporting pupils, whether such vehicles are publicly or privately owned; (3) Requiring and providing for special training and licensing of drivers of all vehicles used to transport pupils to and from school and in all school-related activities, whether such vehicles are publicly owned and operated or operated under contract with a private owner. (Acts 1969, No. 281, p. 614, §1.)