HB18 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Chip BrownRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

Public K-12 schools, allow parents of students to opt out of student masking requirements

Summary

HB18 would let a parent opt out of any public K-12 mask requirement for their child in school, at events, on a bus, or at a bus stop.

What This Bill Does

The bill gives a parent or guardian the right to opt out of any face-covering requirement by submitting a written notice to the school or local board of education. The opt-out applies to wearing a mask at school, at a school function, on a school bus, or at a bus stop. It becomes law on the first day of the third month after it passes and is approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects

• Parents or guardians of students in public K-12 schools, who can opt their child out of mask requirements by submitting written notification.
• Public K-12 students, whose mask-wearing requirement can be waived if their parent/guardian has opted out under this act.

Key Provisions

• Section 1 grants the parent or guardian the right to opt out of any order or requirement for their student to wear a face covering in specified settings by written notice to the school or local board of education.
• Section 2 states 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

Education