AL HB260

Increases the mandatory school attendance age requirement from 17 to 18 years old for children attending public school, private school, church school, or receiving instruction from a competent private tutor.

Maintains existing exemption for children attending church school prior to their 16th birthday, provided they comply with enrollment and reporting procedures.

Bill is excluded from Amendment 621 constitutional requirements despite creating new or increased local expenditures because it requires expenditures only by school boards.

Act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor, or upon becoming law through other means.