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Ala. Code § 16-4-4 (2026)

Duties Generally.

✓ official Alabama Legislature (ALISON) text, current July 2026
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The State Superintendent of Education shall explain the true intent and meaning of the school laws and of the rules and regulations of the State Board of Education. He shall decide, without expense to the parties concerned, all controversies and disputes involving the proper administration of the public school system. The State Superintendent of Education shall enforce all the provisions of this title and the rules and regulations of the State Board of Education. He shall file charges with the State Board of Education or other controlling authority and shall recommend for removal or institute proceedings for the removal of any person appointed under the provisions of this title for immorality, misconduct in office, insubordination, incompetency or willful neglect of duty.

(School Code 1927, §68; Code 1940, T. 52, §44.)

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 1993–2011 · leading case: Opinion of the Justices, 624 So. 2d 107 (Ala. 1993).
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Opinion of the Justices, 624 So. 2d 107 (Ala. 1993). “at § 16-4-4. Among other responsibilities, the state superintendent must prepare and submit for approval to the Board rules and regulations for grading and standardizing public schools, minimum requirements for diplomas and courses of study, and legislation needed for the…”
Alabama Educ. Ass'n v. Bentley, 788 F. Supp. 2d 1283 (N.D. Ala. 2011). · cites it 2× “See Ala. Code §§ 16-4-4 , 16-4-8. Pursuant to these responsibilities, Defendant Morton sought guidance from the Alabama Attorney General on the implementation and enforcement of the Act, and, pursuant to that guidance, directed that City and County Superintendents “take the…”
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