SB 248

This act amends Section 16-1-20.6, Code of Alabama 1975, to: (1) require the State Board of Education and each local board of education to allow parents to choose for their student to attend religious released time sponsored by a church or local community-based religious organization unless attending poses a substantial risk of physical harm or causes excusal during required minimum instructional time or intervention; and (2) authorize these boards to adopt polices governing students attending released time, including requiring parents complete the standard checkout form for their student to attend, stating such activities are not sponsored or controlled by the local board, requiring sponsoring entities to conduct criminal background checks of employees, and requiring students to be responsible for missed work.