House Bill 333 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Brock ColvinRepresentative

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Public schools; athletic associations required to adjust schools' athletic classification to relfect English language learners who do not participate in athletics

Summary

HB333 would require athletic classifications for Alabama public high schools to reflect the number of English language learner students enrolled who do not participate in athletics, with rules to be adopted and the change taking effect for the 2028-2029 school year.

What This Bill Does

Requires athletic associations to adjust a school's athletic classification to account for ELL students who are enrolled but do not participate in interscholastic sports. The State Board of Education must adopt rules to implement the change. The modification would apply to classifications in effect for the 2028-2029 academic year, and the act itself becomes effective June 1, 2026.

Who It Affects

• Public high schools and their athletic associations, whose classifications could change based on the count of non-participating ELL students.
• English language learner students who are enrolled at schools; their numbers influence classifications even though they do not participate in athletics.

Key Provisions

• The school's athletic classification must reflect the number of enrolled English language learners who do not participate in any interscholastic events.
• The State Board of Education shall adopt rules to implement this section.
• The change applies to classifications in effect for the 2028-2029 school year.
• The act becomes effective June 1, 2026.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 12, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Education