The proposed amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 2022 establishes a formal process for creating a consolidated county school system by merging two or more contiguous county boards of education. It mandates that each participating board adopt a formal resolution detailing the consolidation process, including the management of debts and the operational structure of the new multi-county board. Additionally, the State Board of Education is required to conduct an impact study assessing the potential effects of the consolidation on various factors such as educational quality, community identity, and finances. This study must be published on the State Department of Education's website at least 30 days prior to the finalization of the consolidation.

Furthermore, the amendment introduces a mechanism for public protest against the proposed consolidation. If 25% of qualified electors from the affected school systems submit a written protest within 30 days of the resolution's adoption, the consolidation will only proceed if approved by a majority in a referendum election. The amendment also stipulates that the consolidation does not relieve any board of education from prior obligations and requires the State Board of Education to adopt necessary rules for implementation. The amendment will be put to a vote, and if approved by a majority of voters, it will become part of the Constitution of Alabama.