Code of Alabama - Title 16: Education - Chapter 28A - School Discipline

• Section 16-28A-1 Legislative findings
  It is the finding of the Alabama Legislature that the people of Alabama have two basic expectations of their public schools: (1) that students be...
• Section 16-28A-2 Exemption of teachers and other employees from application of Title 26
  The provisions of Title 26 shall not apply to public school teachers in relation to corporal punishment of students when the punishment is consistent with...
• Section 16-28A-3 Local boards of education required to develop and disseminate student discipline and behavior policies
  To fully implement the provisions of this chapter, the State Board of Education shall require each local board of education to develop a written policy...
• Section 16-28A-4 Immunity for teachers or administrators who report suspected drug abuse
  A teacher or administrator who, in good faith, reports suspected drug abuse by a student to the appropriate authorities shall be immune from civil or...
• Section 16-28A-5 Immunity for other authorized school personnel
  It is the intent of the Legislature to include under the provisions of this chapter, principals, assistant principals and any other school personnel authorized to...

Last modified: May 3, 2021