HB472 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

HB472 would let parents opt their public K-12 student out of wearing a face covering in school settings.

What This Bill Does

If passed, a parent or guardian can opt their child out of any face covering requirement at the school, at a school function, on a school bus, or at a school bus stop. The opt-out must be communicated in writing to the school or the local board of education. The act would take effect on the first day of the third month after it passes and is approved by the Governor, or becomes law otherwise.

Who It Affects

• Parents/guardians of public K-12 students who want their child to skip wearing a face covering, by submitting a written opt-out.
• Public K-12 schools, school staff, and local boards of education who must accept and apply written opt-out requests and honor the opt-out when enforcing mask rules.

Key Provisions

• Creates a right for a parent/guardian to opt out of any face-covering requirement for their child in public K-12 schools.
• Requires opt-out to be communicated in writing to the school or local board of education.
• Specifies that opt-out applies to wearing a face covering at school, at school functions, on a school bus, or at a school bus stop.
• Establishes effective date: the first day of the third month following passage and Governor approval (or becoming law).

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