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HB 75

Alabama House bill in Session 2026RS.

Status: enacted. Latest action: April 17, 2026.

Public high schools; students excused from class for scholarship acceptance, college commitment, military enlistment.

Bill ID AL-2026RS-HB-75
Session 2026RS
Status enacted
Committee Education Policy (Senate); Education Policy (House)
House enacted 2026-04-17
Education
Summary

This act: (1) requires high school students who sign commitment letters as part of the National Signing Day for athletic scholarships, postsecondary school, university, or apprenticeship program commitments, and military enlistments to be excused from class; (2) requires schools to provide meeting space with internet access and seating; and (3) authorizes other students to be excused from class and guests to attend.

Sponsor
Robertson (C)
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-13 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-17 Status enacted
2026-04-17 Latest Action Enacted
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