Public K-12 schools; home school students authorized to attend career and technical education programs in certain circumstances

HB 183 allows homeschool students in Alabama to enroll in public school career and technical education (CTE) programs starting in the 2027-2028 school year, provided they pay the same course fees as public school students and enroll as non-enrolled participants. It requires public schools to consider homeschool students for CTE programs only after filling spots with current public school students if capacity is limited. Full-time, standalone CTE schools may choose not to accept homeschool students, but all other public schools must follow the rules. The State Board of Education and local school boards must create specific policies to implement these provisions.