The proposed amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 2022 aims to transfer ownership of certain sixteenth section and indemnity school lands, currently owned by the Franklin County School System and located in Fayette and Walker Counties, to the Franklin County Board of Education. This amendment allows the Board to manage, sell, lease, and control the land and its natural resources, including timber and minerals. Additionally, any proceeds generated from these activities will be directed to the Franklin County Board of Education General Fund.
The amendment also stipulates that it will supersede any conflicting provisions in the Constitution regarding the rights and control of the land and its resources. Furthermore, it ensures that any proceeds from transactions related to the land that occurred before the amendment's ratification will continue to be held in trust for the Board. An election will be held to approve this amendment, and it will become part of the Constitution upon receiving a majority vote from qualified electors.