Policy topic

LEA / School Board Authority

Provisions (3)

AL
GOV.7.1LEA / School Board Authority

City Board Authority Over Public School Property

City boards of education exercise statutory authority over public school property within their jurisdiction as described in Alabama's school governance statutes.

Alabama State Profile (2025), printed p. 13 · Ala. Code § 16-11-9

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GOV.7.1LEA / School Board Authority

County Board Management and Preservation of School Property

County boards of education have statutory authority and responsibility to manage and preserve school buildings and grounds under their control.

Alabama State Profile (2025), printed p. 9 · Ala. Code § 16-8-8

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PLN.3Capital Improvement Planning

Local Board Approval of Capital Plan

A district's capital plan must receive approval from the local board of education before submission through Alabama's capital planning process.

Alabama State Profile (2025), printed p. 20–21 · Annual School Capital Planning Process (ASCPP)

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