The proposed amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 2022 aims to establish a formal process for creating a consolidated county school system by merging two or more contiguous county boards of education. The amendment requires each participating county board to 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 mandated to conduct an impact study assessing the potential effects of the consolidation on various factors such as educational quality, community identity, and finances, which must be published at least 30 days prior to finalizing 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 require majority approval from voters in a referendum. The amendment also stipulates that the consolidation will not absolve any board of education from prior liabilities and that the State Board of Education will adopt necessary rules for implementation. The amendment will be placed on the ballot for voter approval, with the outcome determining its validity as part of the state constitution.