The bill proposes a significant change to the governance of the Pell City Board of Education in St. Clair County, shifting from an elected board to one that is appointed by the Pell City City Council. Specifically, the new legal language stipulates that all members of the board must reside within the Pell City School Attendance Zone and Tax District, with a requirement that at least two members be appointed from the county portion of this district. This change aims to align the board's composition with local governance and community representation.
Additionally, the bill repeals previous acts (Act 92-248, Act 93-384, and Act 97-858) that established the election process for board members, effectively nullifying the existing framework for electing the board. The act will take effect contingent upon the ratification of an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, which will formalize the transition from an elected to an appointed board.