Alabama Code 44-1-74. Retention of certain personnel; employment and status of new teaching personnel; merit system coverage of nonteaching personnel
Terms Used In Alabama Code 44-1-74
- state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
- year: means a calendar year; but, whenever the word "year" is used in reference to any appropriations for the payment of money out of the treasury, it shall mean fiscal year. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
As of October 1, 1983, all personnel who have been employed by the department of youth services for at least six months shall remain in their respective jobs and shall be considered to meet all requirements of the department in terms of training and experience; but nothing herein shall be construed to prevent or preclude the removal of an employee for cause in the manner provided by law. The employment of any new teaching personnel after October 1, 1983, shall be on a probationary or nontenured status with the expectation of attaining tenure under the state‘s tenure law after three consecutive years of service and reemployment for the fourth year. The employment of nonteaching personnel after October 1, 1983, shall continue to be under the provisions and protection of the state merit system.