Teachers in Alabama prohibited from accepting gifts

With many school districts beginning their winter breaks and students preparing for the holidays, teachers should be aware that a new law in Alabama prohibits them from accepting gifts of monetary value.

In many places, students giving teachers gifts for the holidays is not a problem.  However, teachers in Alabama who accepts gifts of monetary value can now face up to a year in jail and a $6,000 fine .  Acceptable gifts include things of nominal value, like home-baked goods.

The law — which went into effect earlier this year — also applies to public officials and employees and is considered to be one of the strictest laws concerning acceptable gifts for teachers in the country.

The Birmingham bankruptcy lawyers of Greenway Bankruptcy Law, LLC want to wish all happy holidays and a safe and enjoyable winter break.  ABC News has more information on the new law.

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Paula Greenway is a native of Birmingham and has focused her practice on consumer bankruptcy since 1996. She is licensed to practice law in all jurisdictions throughout the State of Alabama. Paula has handled over 5,000 bankruptcy cases ranging in complexity throughout her career and prides herself on being able to come up with creative solutions to her clients’ financial issues.