Ala. Code § 41-1-92: Discipline or Termination of Employees Who Violate This Article.

All state agencies and political subdivisions, including local boards of education and public institutions of higher education, may discipline or terminate the employment of any employee or contractor who knowingly violates this article, provided that:

(1) Any disciplinary action or termination of an employee of a public institution of higher education shall remain subject to relevant policies established by the institution.

(2) Termination of an employee or contractor of a local board of education remains subject to the appeal of the termination to the local board of education or State Board of Education if applicable, or, if applicable, the Teacher Accountability Act, Chapter 24B of Title 16, and the Students First Act, Chapter 24C of Title 16.

(3) No state agency or political subdivision may terminate a contract or contractor under this section unless a contractor in this state knowingly violated this article in the course of his or her contractual obligation.