Alabama Administrative Code Title 894 - ALABAMA STONEWALL JACKSON MEMORIAL FUND
Here’s an enhanced overview of Title 894 – Alabama Stonewall Jackson Memorial Fund (Chapter 894‑X‑1):
📘 1. Purpose & Fund Structure (§ 894‑X‑1‑.01)
Established in 1955 by Act No. 529, the Fund is a non‑expendable trust dedicated to “memorialize that great American and Confederate general, ‘Stonewall’ Jackson… through a program of education… including both essay contests and scholarships.” (admincode.legislature.state.al.us)
Governed by a Board of Trustees composed of:
Alabama Superintendent of Education
Director of the Alabama Department of Archives & History
President of Stonewall Jackson Memorial, Inc. (admincode.legislature.state.al.us)
Promotion of the program happens annually (in January) via high school counselors and teacher mailing lists, coordinated by the Department of Archives & History. (admincode.legislature.state.al.us)
Scholarships are repayable, and queries or submissions are handled through the Alabama Dept. of Archives & History in Montgomery. (admincode.legislature.state.al.us)
📝 2. Rule Amendments (§ 894‑X‑1‑.02)
Any petition to adopt, amend, or repeal rules must be submitted in writing to the Director of the Archives & History Dept.
Petitions must demonstrate that the petitioner is “substantially affected” by the rule.
The Board must respond in writing—either denying with reasons or beginning rulemaking under Ala. Code § 41‑22‑1 to 41‑22‑27. (admincode.legislature.state.al.us)
🎓 3. Essay Contest & Scholarship Award Rules (§ 894‑X‑1‑.03)
Annual contest for Alabama high school seniors: essay of 1,500–2,500 words on a Stonewall Jackson–related topic, including a bibliography. (admincode.legislature.state.al.us)
Applicants must submit personal, school, and intended college info via standardized application forms (available from guidance counselors or the program coordinator). (admincode.legislature.state.al.us)
Essays are judged on:
Historical Quality (80%) – accuracy, context, analysis, research
Literary Quality (20%) – originality, structure, grammar, citations (admincode.legislature.state.al.us)
A Scholarship Evaluation Committee—comprised of trustees' appointees and coordinated by Archives & History—selects 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. If essays don’t meet standards, fewer or no awards may be granted. (admincode.legislature.state.al.us)
Award mechanics:
Verification of college acceptance is required before funds are disbursed (checks made payable to the institution).
Winners must sign a repayment agreement to repay within five years of graduation or cessation of education and set up a repayment schedule. (admincode.legislature.state.al.us)
🛠 Practical Info
Contact: Public Services Division, Alabama Dept. of Archives & History, 624 Washington Avenue, P.O. Box 300100, Montgomery, AL 36130; (334) 242‑4363 (admincode.legislature.state.al.us)
Authority: Ala. Code §§ 16‑32‑1, 16‑32‑2; rules filed November 10, 2009, effective December 15, 2009 (admincode.legislature.state.al.us)
✅ Summary
Title 894 creates a permanent trust supporting educational programs to honor Stonewall Jackson.
Administered through a rules-based essay contest offering repayable college scholarships.
Governed by a defined Board of Trustees, transparent amendment procedures, and clear award and repayment guidelines.
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