Alabama Administrative Code
Title 290 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Chapter 290-080-030 - SPECIAL PROGRAMS I
Section 290-080-030-.06 - Continuous Training Requirements

(1) Hold, as a minimum, an earned bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited senior institution of higher education in Foods and Nutrition, Food Service Management, or Home Economics (with a minimum of four (4) courses in foods and nutrition).

(2) Verify a minimum of 1400 clock hours of compensated food service management, or an acceptable alternative to be approved by the State Superintendent of Education, to include, but not limited to, supervisory and/or administrative experience attained within five (5) years immediately preceding the date of application.

(3) Provisional Requirements. Hold an earned bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited senior institution of higher education in any subject area other than the one identified and complete the following educational requirements for certification within three (3) years from the date of employment:

(4) Professional Development. A minimum of fifteen (15) clock hours or approved professional development per year is required for certificate validity. The Alabama State Department of Education, Child Nutrition Programs will make the final decision on the approval of professional development activities.

Author: Janice S. Wood