Ala. Code § 11-98-16
On or after July 1, 2022, an individual performing the duties of a public safety telecommunicator, as defined in Section 11-98-1, and employed by a primary PSAP receiving 911 calls, shall be certified under rules established by the Statewide 911 Board. Individuals hired on or after July 1, 2022, shall have 180 days to be enrolled in the certification process, but shall be allowed to perform the duties of a public safety telecommunicator without certification until the expiration of the 180-day period. Any individual performing the duties of public safety telecommunicator for a primary PSAP receiving 911 calls on or before June 30, 2022, shall not be required to complete the coursework to be certified under rules established by the board.
Ala. Code § 11-98-16 (1975)