Alabama § 16-8-9 - Exercise of Supervision of Schools.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 16-8-9 — Exercise of Supervision of Schools., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-8-9. Exercise of Supervision of Schools.
The county board of education shall exercise through its executive officer, the county superintendent of education and his professional assistants control and supervision of the public school system of the county. The board shall consult and advise through its executive officer and his professional assistants with school trustees, principals, teachers and interested citizens and shall seek in every way to promote the interest of the schools under its jurisdiction.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 16-8-9 cover?
Section 16-8-9 ("Exercise of Supervision of Schools.") 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.
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