HB237 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Mike Ball

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

Education, armed forces, parent or guardian authorized to enroll his or her child in a public K-12 school located away from the military installation under certain circumstances

Summary

HB237 would let children of active-duty military personnel stationed on an Alabama installation enroll in a public K-12 school within 25 miles, despite local zoning rules.

What This Bill Does

It overrides local residency rules for enrollment for dependents of active-duty service members stationed on an Alabama military installation, allowing enrollment in public K-12 schools in districts within 25 miles. The student must provide proof of residency on the installation, including military orders showing the assignment. The enrolling parent/guardian would be responsible for transportation if the district does not provide transportation for on-installation residents. The measure would take effect immediately after governor's approval.

Who It Affects

• Children who are dependents of active-duty military personnel stationed on Alabama military installations, who would be eligible to enroll in nearby public K-12 schools regardless of local zoning.
• Public school districts within 25 miles of those installations, which would need to admit eligible students under this rule and verify residency with military orders, with transportation responsibilities potentially shifting to guardians.

Key Provisions

• Allows dependents of active-duty service members on Alabama military installations to enroll in a public K-12 school within 25 miles of the installation, regardless of local zoning requirements, upon proof of residency on the installation (military orders).
• Requires the enrolling parent/guardian to provide installation residency proof and to arrange transportation if the district does not provide transportation for on-installation residents; effective immediately upon governor's 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