Ala. Code § 16-13-335: Hard-to-Staff Supplement.

(a) In addition to the other provisions of this article, participating teachers shall be eligible for the hard-to-staff supplement. The hard-to-staff supplement shall be five thousand dollars ($5,000) per year.

(b)(1) To qualify for the hard-to-staff supplement, a participating teacher shall teach in a school designated as hard-to-staff by the department.

(2) The department shall annually determine which schools are hard-to-staff based on any of the following factors:

a. Out-of-field teaching assignments.

b. Poverty level.

c. Geographic location.

d. Population density.

e. Any other factors identified by the department.