It is the intent of the Legislature that all two-year and four-year institutions of higher education in the state comply with the intent of subsection (e) of Section 16-5-8 and the guidelines developed pursuant to it (unless otherwise exempted by subsection (e) of Section 16-5-8). In the event of noncompliance by any institution governed by a board of trustees established by the constitution with the statewide articulation agreement as provided in subsection (e) of Section 16-5-8, no other two-year or four-year institution shall be required to comply with the statewide articulation agreement. These two-year and four-year institutions shall continue to comply with all other provisions of Section 16-5-8. The Alabama Commission on Higher Education shall notify the Legislative Council, the governing body of each four-year institution, and the State Board of Education within 30 days of any failure to comply with subsection (e) of Section 16-5-8 or guidelines.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 5 - Alabama Commission on Higher Education.
Article 1 - General Provisions.
Section 16-5-2 - Composition; Appointment; Qualifications of Members; Duties.
Section 16-5-6 - Long-Range Planning.
Section 16-5-8.1 - Computation of Grades Earned at Another Institution.
Section 16-5-8.2 - Equal Access for All Citizens.
Section 16-5-8.3 - Legislative Intent.
Section 16-5-8.4 - Reports to Legislature.
Section 16-5-9 - Budget Proposals; Open Hearings; Unified Budget Report; Recommendations.
Section 16-5-10 - Additional Powers and Duties of Commission.
Section 16-5-11 - Commission Responsible for Certain Functions.
Section 16-5-12 - Evaluation of Commission Effectiveness; Survey Report and Recommendations.
Section 16-5-14 - Acceptance and Expenditure of Gifts, Grants, Etc.