Whenever the county board of education of any county shall certify to the State Superintendent of Education that it is to the benefit of the public school interest of such county, or a public school district thereof, for any lands situated in such county or district which have been conveyed to the State of Alabama for school purposes to be sold, particularly describing the same, the Superintendent of Education, upon receipt of such certificate, with approval of the Governor, shall negotiate the sale of such land, either at public or private sale. A deed to the purchaser of such land shall be executed and shall be issued as provided by law.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 20 - Lease and Sale of School Lands.
Section 16-20-1 - "School Lands" Defined.
Section 16-20-2 - Timber on Reserved Lots Not to Be Injured.
Section 16-20-3 - When Secretary of State Issues Patent.
Section 16-20-4 - Notes Placed With Attorney General for Collection.
Section 16-20-5 - State Pledged to Pay Interest on School Land Funds.
Section 16-20-6 - When Title Acquired by Adverse Possession.
Section 16-20-7 - Township Lines Abolished.
Section 16-20-8 - Sale of Land Deeded to State for School Purposes - When Authorized; Deeds.
Section 16-20-9 - Sale of Land Deeded to State for School Purposes - Disposition of Proceeds.