# Ala. Code § 16-20-8: Section 16-20-8 Sale of Land Deeded to State for School Purposes - When Authorized; Deeds

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T16_C20_S16-20-8

## Section

- **Citation:** Ala. Code § 16-20-8
- **Heading:** Section 16-20-8 Sale of Land Deeded to State for School Purposes - When Authorized; Deeds
- **Jurisdiction:** Alabama
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Alabama Code / Title 16 / Chapter 20 / Section 16-20-8

## Text

Whenever the county board of education of any county shall certify to the State Superintendent of Education that it is to the benefit of the public school interest of such county, or a public school district thereof, for any lands situated in such county or district which have been conveyed to the State of Alabama for school purposes to be sold, particularly describing the same, the Superintendent of Education, upon receipt of such certificate, with approval of the Governor, shall negotiate the sale of such land, either at public or private sale. A deed to the purchaser of such land shall be executed and shall be issued as provided by law.

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