Ala. Admin. Code r. 290-2-3-.05

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 290-2-3-.05 - Textbook Substitution

Each publishing company under contract shall follow the rules set forth below for substituting new materials, including new editions and technology versions, for those under contract and on the state-adopted textbook list:

(1) Each substitution shall be made each year from October 1 through December 31, or at a time determined by the Superintendent.

(2) All materials submitted for substitution shall be compatible with the materials under contract.

(3) The price of each item shall be the same as the price of the old item that is under contract with the State of Alabama.

(4) Each publisher requesting a substitution must send one copy of the old and one copy of the new material(s) with a list of changes to the Office.

(5) Publishers shall not submit materials for substitution during the year that the curriculum area is to be considered by the Committee.

(6) All materials submitted for substitution shall be reviewed by specialists from the Department. If the specialist(s) in the content area of the material being reviewed certifies that the substitution is compatible to the adopted material, then the material shall be submitted to the Board for action.

(7) Each publisher requesting substitution(s) shall be notified by the Office of the Board approval or disapproval.

(8) Each substitution that is approved will become effective on the July 1 following approval.

(9) Each local board of education shall be notified by the Office of any substitutions approved by the Board.

Author: Dr. Ed Richardson

Ala. Admin. Code r. 290-2-3-.05

Revised April 22, 1981, July 8, 1982. Amended May 14, 1992 effective June 22, 1992. Amended: Filed: January 12, 1996; effective February 16, 1996. Repealed and New Rule: Filed September 19, 1997; effective October 24, 1997.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, Title 16, Chapter 36.