Section 16-26A-3

Creation of Alabama High School of Mathematics and Science; governance by board of directors.

(a) There is hereby created a pilot program to be called the Alabama High School of Mathematics and Science, which shall be a residential institution located in Mobile County, at a site to be determined by the board of directors. The school shall open and formally begin operation with the fall semester of 1991. The school shall be funded by the state from moneys appropriated therefor; or grants, donations and funds from any other sources, including corporations, individuals and foundations.

(b) The school shall be governed by a board of directors whose membership, powers, duties, and responsibilities shall be as hereinafter provided.

(c) The school shall coordinate its programs and curriculum with the Department of Education, but shall be independent of the control of the state superintendent and of all local and state education boards except its board of directors, except where otherwise provided by this chapter.

(Acts 1989, No. 89-880, p. 1772, §3.)