Section 16-28-1 - DefinitionsFor purposes of this article, the following words, terms and phrases shall have the following respective meanings, unless clearly indicated otherwise:
(1) PRIVATE SCHOOL. Includes only such schools that are established, conducted, and supported by a nongovernmental entity or agency offering educational instruction in grades K-12, or any combination thereof, including preschool, through on-site or home programs.(2) CHURCH SCHOOL. Includes only schools that offer instruction in grades K-12, or any combination thereof, including preschool, through on-site or home programs, and are operated as a ministry of a local church, group of churches, denomination, and/or association of churches which do not receive any state or federal funding.Ala. Code § 16-28-1 (1975)
Amended by Act 2014-245,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2014.School Code 1927, §302; Code 1940, T. 52, §299; Acts 1982, No. 82-218, p. 260, §1.