Alabama § 16-12-20 - Full-Time Employment of Teachers Authorized.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 16-12-20 — Full-Time Employment of Teachers Authorized., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-12-20. Full-Time Employment of Teachers Authorized.
Nothing shall be construed as preventing a city board of education from contracting with teachers and other employees for a longer period of time than that actually devoted to teaching or the conduct of the schools while actually in session. But no teacher or employee shall be entitled to receive any payment from public funds unless his time has been employed as required by the contract of employment and unless all current records for which such teacher or employee is responsible shall have been kept with care and accuracy, and no teacher or employee of the board shall be entitled to receive any payment from public funds unless all records and reports required by the State Superintendent of Education or city board of education shall have been properly made and submitted.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 16-12-20
What does Code of Alabama § 16-12-20 cover?
Section 16-12-20 ("Full-Time Employment of Teachers Authorized.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alabama § 16-12-20?
A common citation format is "Code of Alabama § 16-12-20" (Alabama). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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How does Alabama § 16-12-20 apply to my situation?
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