Amendment 2Constitutional amendment · Put on the ballot by lawmakers
County School District Mergers
Explain it like I'm 5
Neighboring county school systems could choose to join together after a study and public process. It is like two small clubs sharing one clubhouse, but local voters may get a say.
Yes vote
Creating a voluntary process for two or more neighboring county school systems to consolidate, with an impact study and possible referendum.
No vote
Leaving Alabama without this constitutional process for consolidating county school systems.
The question to ask yourself
Would the flexibility to merge outweigh the possible loss of local control and disruption?
The case for
- Small systems could share administrative costs and programs.
- A merger could help districts facing declining enrollment.
- Studies, notice, and possible voter approval provide safeguards.
Backed by: Rep. Terri Collins
The case against
- Mergers could reduce local control and community identity.
- Students could face longer bus rides or school disruptions.
- Debt, taxes, staffing, and transportation could be difficult to combine.
Opposed by: No organized opposition found
- Money
- The official ballot statement says there are no costs or taxes associated with the amendment, while any local merger savings or costs are not estimated.
- Don't be misled
- It is misleading to say the amendment immediately merges districts because a merger would require participating boards to begin the process.