THIS SECTION WAS ASSIGNED BY THE CODE COMMISSIONER IN THE 2018 REGULAR SESSION, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2018. THIS IS NOT IN THE CURRENT CODE SUPPLEMENT.

(a) There is created a program to be called the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering, which shall be a residential institution located in Huntsville in Madison County, at a site to be determined by the board of trustees. The school may open and formally begin operation with the fall semester of 2020. The school shall be funded by the state from monies appropriated for the school and grants, donations, and funds from any other source including, but not limited to, corporations, individuals, and foundations.

(b) The school shall be governed by a board of trustees whose membership, powers, duties, and responsibilities shall be as provided in this chapter.

(c) The school shall coordinate its programs and curriculum with the department, but shall be independent of the control of the superintendent, the state board, and any local board of education except its board of trustees, unless otherwise provided by this chapter.

(Act 2018-480, §3.)