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Section 16-20-1 “School Lands” Defined

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Alabama Code › Title 16 › Chapter 20 › Section 16-20-1

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“School lands,” within the meaning of this chapter, are sections numbered 16, in every township, granted by the United States for the use of schools in the township, and such other lands as may have been granted to any township or district for the use of schools; and all such lands are vested in the state in trust to execute the objects of the grant.

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