Alabama SB201 requires schools with JROTC programs to offer them to home-schooled and private school students whose parents are active-duty military.

Alabama SB201 mandates that local school systems with Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) programs must extend their offerings to home-schooled and private school students residing within their attendance zones. This requirement applies to students who are dependents of active-duty military parents performing certain covered military service. The bill defines covered military service as active duty under federal or state authority, including a bona fide change in duty station or residence. The act becomes effective on October 1, 2026.

Alabama SB201 requires schools with JROTC programs to offer them to home-schooled and private school students whose parents are active-duty military.

Alabama SB201 mandates that local school systems with Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) programs must extend their offerings to home-schooled and private school students residing within their attendance zones. This requirement applies to students who are dependents of active-duty military parents performing certain covered military service. The bill defines covered military service as active duty under federal or state authority, including a bona fide change in duty station or residence. The act becomes effective on October 1, 2026.