HB146 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Debbie Wood

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

Education, public K-12, establishing a program of advance enrollment for children of military families

Summary

HB146 would let children of military families relocating to Alabama enroll in public K-12 schools before they move, without proof of residency.

What This Bill Does

Allows non-domiciliary students to register and enroll remotely (including electronic means) in a public K-12 school before residency, if a parent is on active military duty and transferring to Alabama and a military order is provided when requested. Enrollment forms must be completed, and proof of residency is not required until the student physically transfers and then must be provided before attendance begins. The local board of education must give these students the same options for school assignments, courses, and sports as resident students.

Who It Affects

• Children of active-duty military members relocating to Alabama, who can enroll provisionally before arriving
• Local boards of education, which must process remote enrollment and provide equal program access
• Parents or legal guardians of these children, who must provide military orders and complete enrollment forms

Key Provisions

• Allows registration and enrollment by remote means for non-domiciliary students under military transfer to Alabama
• Residency proof is deferred until the student physically transfers; must be provided before attendance begins
• Requires submission of enrollment forms and, when requested, a copy of the official military order transferring to a state installation
• Local boards must offer the same school assignments, course selections, and participation in sports as for resident students
• Effective date: the act becomes law on the first day of the third month after it passes and is approved by the Governor

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

Subjects

Education