Ala. Code § 16-52-7
After August 16, 1967, the board of trustees created by this chapter for Jacksonville State University shall have exclusive jurisdiction, supervision and control of Jacksonville State University; and the State Board of Education is thereafter divested of all jurisdiction, power and authority with regard to the supervision, management and control of such university. In addition to the powers, duties and authority hereinabove vested in the board of trustees, such board shall have and exercise all power, authority and duties heretofore conferred on, vested in or required of the State Board of Education under any laws of this state with regard to the supervision, management and control of such university; and the board of trustees shall carry out all contractual obligations heretofore incurred by the State Board of Education respecting the operation of the public schools of the City of Jacksonville. On August 16, 1967, the State Board of Education shall transfer to the Board of Trustees of Jacksonville State University all supplies, funds, books, documents, records and other property or effects of such university.
Ala. Code § 16-52-7 (1975)