Local boards of education, salary payment schedule for employees

HB 62 requires Alabama local school boards to pay employees twice a month (on the 1st and 16th of each month) starting August 1, 2027. This affects all employees of public school districts and gives boards the option to opt out via written resolution within 60 days. The bill ensures this payment schedule won’t reduce any employee’s annual pay and includes adjustments for holidays or weekends. It becomes effective July 1, 2026, for implementing policies, with the payroll change taking effect in 2027.