California SB1188 allows local educational agencies to establish JROTC courses and permits homeschooled pupils to join if they meet eligibility.

California SB1188 amends the Education Code to allow local educational agencies to establish Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) courses in military science and tactics. These courses must comply with federal laws. The bill ensures that homeschooled pupils who reside within the attendance area of a local educational agency and meet all eligibility requirements, except for school enrollment, can join JROTC programs. The California Department of Education must provide information about JROTC programs and distribute implementation guidance to local educational agencies annually.

California SB1188 allows local educational agencies to establish JROTC courses and permits homeschooled pupils to join if they meet eligibility.

California SB1188 amends the Education Code to allow local educational agencies to establish Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) courses in military science and tactics. These courses must comply with federal laws. The bill ensures that homeschooled pupils who reside within the attendance area of a local educational agency and meet all eligibility requirements, except for school enrollment, can join JROTC programs. The California Department of Education must provide information about JROTC programs and distribute implementation guidance to local educational agencies annually.