HB74 Alabama 2010 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Jack Page
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2010
Title: Veterans, honorably discharged who served in Vietnam War and who did not receive high school diploma due to service, may receive diploma, requirements specified, State Board of Education to develop criteria and guidelines, Sec. 16-1-37 am'd.
Summary: HB74 would allow Alabama to award standard high school diplomas to honorably discharged veterans whose military service interrupted their schooling and prevented graduation.
What This Bill Does
It authorizes the State Superintendent of Education to award a standard high school diploma to eligible honorably discharged veterans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces during specific time periods and whose service interrupted their high school attendance. It requires the State Board of Education to develop criteria and guidelines for implementing the diploma program, based on the Superintendent's recommendation. It becomes effective on the first day of the third month after it is signed into law.

Who It Affects
Eligible veterans: honorably discharged veterans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces during the periods 1941-1946, 1950-1955, or 1961-1973, who were Alabama residents before service and whose military service interrupted high school attendance and prevented graduation, and who may receive a standard high school diploma.
State education authorities: the State Superintendent of Education and the State Board of Education, who will award diplomas to eligible veterans and establish the criteria and guidelines for implementing the program.

Key Provisions
Amends Section 16-1-37 to authorize awarding a standard high school diploma to eligible honorably discharged veterans who meet the specified service periods, residency, and interrupted attendance criteria.
Requires the State Superintendent of Education to recommend, and the State Board of Education to develop criteria and guidelines for implementing the diploma program.
Sets the effective date as the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval (or when the law otherwise becomes effective).

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Veterans