Local boards of education, salary payment schedule for employees

HB 32 requires Alabama local school boards to pay employees semi-monthly (on the 1st and 16th of each month) starting August 1, 2026, directly affecting school employees and school board budgets. School boards may opt out via written resolution filed with the State Superintendent within 60 days, but the bill explicitly states this change cannot reduce any employee's annual pay. Payments adjust to the last workday before weekends/holidays (except October 1, which moves to the next workday). The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, with implementation rules to be adopted by state education officials.