HB 122 Alabama House · 2026 Regular Session

Teacher Excellence and Accountability for Mathematics and Science (TEAMS) Salary Schedule Program; participating teacher with over 20 years of advanced contract criteria service may be offered contract for up to five years instead of required offer of five years

HB 122 amends Alabama's TEAMS program to allow school districts to offer mathematics and science teachers with over 20 years of service (who meet advanced contract criteria) a contract for "up to five years" instead of requiring a mandatory five-year contract. This change, effective October 1, 2026, modifies Section 16-13-334(e) of the Alabama Code. The bill directly affects experienced math and science teachers participating in the TEAMS program who hold the required specialized certifications. It does not alter certification requirements or professional development rules but adjusts contract term flexibility for eligible veteran teachers.

Issues: ✗ Education

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Feb 2026

House Passage

Jan 2026

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

Signed into Law

Mar 2026

Introduced Jan 7, 2026 Signed Mar 26, 2026

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What changed between versions

Engrossed → Enrolled · 3 edits · Mar 26, 2026

MINOR

The bill was finalized for signature (Enrolled) after passing both legislative chambers. The substantive policy text remains largely the same, but the Enrolled version includes a new provision granting teachers with over 20 years of service who fail to meet advanced contract criteria the right to revert to their previous service status once their preliminary contract ends. Additionally, the list of eligible certifications for advanced contracts was expanded to include the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards and department-approved criteria.

Scope change

The bill's scope regarding the TEAMS program remains unchanged, but the eligibility for reversion rights was modified to apply specifically to teachers with over 20 years of service who fail to obtain required credentials.

ELIGIBILITY

Added a one-time reversion right for teachers with over 20 years of service who fail to obtain required credentials, allowing them to return to their previous service status after their preliminary contract ends.

Expanded the list of acceptable certifications for advanced contracts to include the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards and any other criteria established by the department.

TECHNICAL

Updated the bill status from 'Engrossed' to 'Enrolled' and added certification dates from the House and Senate, indicating the bill is ready for the Governor's signature.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

Amendments

Mar 10, 2026

Upper · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 788

upper

Feb 11, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

upper

Jan 29, 2026

Upper · Passed

Pending Committee Action in Second House (Education Policy)

upper

Jan 29, 2026

Lower · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 211

lower

Jan 29, 2026

Lower · Passed

Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 210

lower

Jan 29, 2026

Introduced

Education Policy Engrossed Substitute Offered (Education Policy)

lower

Jan 21, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee House of Origin (Education Policy)

lower

Jan 13, 2026

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Education Policy)

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors