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Alabama House Bill HB237

Alabama 2022 Regular Session

Alabama House Bill HB237

Introduced
2/2/22  

Caption

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

Impact

By allowing military dependents to enroll in schools outside of their designated school district zoning, the bill seeks to provide a more seamless educational experience for children whose parents are serving in the armed forces. This could significantly reduce the logistical complications and stress for military families who often face frequent moves due to assignments. Additionally, the legislation highlights Alabama's commitment to supporting military personnel and their families, recognizing the unique challenges they encounter, particularly in the realm of child education.

Summary

House Bill 237 aims to facilitate the educational enrollment of children whose parents or guardians are on active military duty in Alabama. Specifically, it allows these military families to enroll their children in public K-12 schools located within 25 miles of their military installation, regardless of local school district zoning requirements. This bill is designed to alleviate some of the challenges faced by military families when relocating, as they can now have more flexibility in choosing a school that accommodates them within proximity to their duty station.

Contention

Despite its intentions, there may be points of contention regarding the implementation of HB 237. Local school districts might be concerned about the potential influx of students beyond their zoned capacity, which could strain resources and funding dynamics. Furthermore, this broadening of enrollment criteria may lead to debates over equitable access to education for all students, including those who are not part of military families. Local authorities could argue that this legislation undermines their ability to manage school demographics and could alter the composition of their schools significantly.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

AL HB292

Public K-12 education, remote early enrollment of transferring military children with special needs

AL SB211

Public K-12 education, remote early enrollment of transferring military children with special needs

AL SB48

Public K-12 Education, posting of curricula on school websites required, parents or guardians authorized to examine materials upon request

AL HB169

Public K-12 Education, posting of curricula on school websites required, parents or guardians authorized to request further information, complaint process

AL HB61

Public K-12 schools, home school students authorized to attend career and technical education programs in certain circumstances

AL SB206

Public K-12 schools, to prohibit certain actions toward military children and membership in athletic associations that do the same

AL HB251

Public K-12 schools, to prohibit certain actions toward military children and membership in athletic associations that do the same

AL HB88

True School Choice for Alabama Act, established to provide education savings accounts (ESAs) for parents of children to use in providing education services for those children.

AL SB277

Public K-12 schools, sex education curriculum further provided for, sexual risk avoidance established as sex ed curriculum, policies of local boards of education related to sex ed further provided for, parent or guardian notice of sex ed curriculum required, Attorney General authorized to enforce

AL HB195

Public K-12 schools, sex education curriculum further provided for, sexual risk avoidance established as exclusive sex education curriculum, local boards of education prohibited from using services of org. that endorses other approaches to sex education, parent or guardian notice of sex ed curriculum required, cause of action for violations established

Similar Bills

CA SB614

California Military Department Support Fund activities.

CA AB481

Law enforcement and state agencies: military equipment: funding, acquisition, and use.

TX HB3841

Relating to military duty of a conservator of a child in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.

CA AB361

Military Department: support programs.

NJ SJR106

Designates April 14 of each year as "Military Child Appreciation Day" in NJ.

NJ AJR198

Designates April 14 of each year as "Military Child Appreciation Day" in NJ.

NJ SJR74

Designates month of April of each year as "Military Child Appreciation Month" in NJ; designates last full week of April of each year as "Military Child Appreciation Week" in NJ.

NJ AJR109

Designates month of April of each year as "Military Child Appreciation Month" in NJ; designates last full week of April of each year as "Military Child Appreciation Week" in NJ.