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Section 16-26B-1 – Legislative Intent.

Section 16-26B-1 Legislative 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.)

Section 16-26B-2 – Definitions.

Section 16-26B-2 Definitions. 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. […]

Section 16-26B-3 – Funded; Board of Trustees; Exemptions From Required Curriculum.

Section 16-26B-3 Funded; 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 […]

Section 16-26B-4 – Board of Trustees – Members.

Section 16-26B-4 Board 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 […]

Section 16-26B-5 – Board of Trustees – Powers, Duties, Functions.

Section 16-26B-5 Board 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 […]

Section 16-26B-6 – Board of Trustees – Quorum; Executive Committee.

Section 16-26B-6 Board 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 […]

Section 16-26B-8 – High School of Mathematics and Science Programs.

Section 16-26B-8 High 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.)