HB56 Alabama 2025 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Matt SimpsonRepresentative

Republican

Session

2025 Regular Session

Title

Public and nonpublic K-12 schools, prohibited from refusing to transfer student records based on unpaid balance owed by student

Summary

The bill would bar public and nonpublic K-12 schools from withholding a transferring student's records over an unpaid balance, effective June 1, 2025.

What This Bill Does

Public and nonpublic K-12 schools may not refuse to transfer a transferring student's records solely because the student owes an unpaid balance to the transferring school. The rule applies to all types of K-12 schools, including public, private, church, parochial, and religious schools, and requires records to move to the new school when requested. The change aims to ensure a smooth transition for students moving between schools by protecting access to their records.

Who It Affects

• Transferring students and their families, who will have records transferred regardless of unpaid balances.
• Sending and receiving K-12 schools (public and nonpublic, including private and religious schools), which must comply with the prohibition starting June 1, 2025.

Key Provisions

• Prohibits any public or nonpublic K-12 school from refusing to transfer a transferring student's records based solely on an unpaid balance owed to the transferring school.
• Effective date: June 1, 2025.

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