HB100 Alabama 2020 Session

Updated Feb 22, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Randall Shedd
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2020
Title: Local Boards of Education, military dependents deemed Alabama residents for purposes of virtual education when member of US Armed Forces ordered to relocate to state, Sec. 16-46A-1 am'd.
Summary: The bill lets military dependents who relocate to Alabama be treated as Alabama residents for enrolling in in-state virtual education programs.
What This Bill Does
It amends the residency rule for virtual education to include dependents of U.S. Armed Forces members who receive relocation orders to Alabama. Local boards must continue to offer a virtual education option for grades 9-12 and define how the program works, who can participate, how performance is monitored, and attendance rules. Boards are not required to use a state program or vendor for virtual options. The law takes effect on the first day of the third month after it is enacted and approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects
Dependents of members of the United States Armed Forces who receive orders to relocate to Alabama, as they would be considered Alabama residents for virtual education enrollment.
Local boards of education and virtual schools operating in Alabama, which must apply the residency provision for enrollment and maintain the virtual education policy and program (including scope, eligibility, monitoring, and attendance).

Key Provisions
Amends Section 16-46A-1 to treat military dependents with relocation orders to Alabama as Alabama residents for virtual education enrollment.
Requires local boards to maintain a virtual education option for grades 9-12 with defined scope, eligibility, performance monitoring, testing, and attendance guidelines.
Provides that boards may choose not to use a state program or vendor for virtual education options.
Specifies the act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Board of Education, County