AL SB201

Local school boards must provide JROTC program access to home school and private school students who are dependents of active duty military parents, beginning with the 2026-2027 school year

Eligible students must reside within the attendance zone of the local school system and meet all other program eligibility requirements

Home schooled students must enroll as nontraditional public school students to participate

"Covered military service" includes active duty under federal authority or state authority (such as Governor's orders) when service requires relocation outside normal commuting distance

Passed the Alabama Senate unanimously (32-0) on February 24, 2026, with an effective date of July 1, 2026