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HB 75 Alabama House · 2026 Regular Session

Public high schools; students excused from class for scholarship acceptance, college commitment, military enlistment

HB 75 requires Alabama public high schools to excuse students from class during instructional time for organized National Signing Day events related to athletic scholarships, college commitments, apprenticeships, or military enlistment. The bill directly affects high school students participating in these specific opportunities, ensuring they can attend without academic penalties. Schools must provide reasonable accommodations like meeting spaces with internet access for these activities. The law would take effect on October 1, 2026, if passed.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill removes academic barriers for students attending educational/career events (college, military, apprenticeships), directly expanding access to opportunities and supporting K-12 educational pathways.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates schools provide internet access for student events, directly advancing internet access as a required accommodation.85% confidence
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Dec 2, 2025 Signed Apr 17, 2026
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What changed between versions

Engrossed → Enrolled · 3 edits · Apr 17, 2026
MINOR
The bill was finalized into its enrolled version, adding specific requirements for schools to provide meeting spaces with internet connectivity and seating for National Signing Day events. The text was also updated to clarify that the act originated in the House of Representatives and was passed by both chambers on April 7, 2026, confirming its readiness for the governor's signature.
Scope change
The scope of the bill's requirements was expanded to explicitly mandate internet connectivity and seating for student activities, whereas the previous version only mentioned providing reasonable accommodations.
REQUIREMENT

Schools are now required to provide meeting spaces with internet connectivity access and seating for students participating in National Signing Day activities.

TECHNICAL

The phrase 'postsecondary school' in the bill title and body was changed to 'postsecondary school or university' to broaden the scope of eligible educational institutions.

New certification text was added to confirm the bill originated in the House and was passed by both chambers on April 7, 2026.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
25
Key actions
9
Committee
4
Amendments
6
Apr 7, 2026
Lower · Passed
Robertson Motion to Concur In and Adopt Senate Amendment - Adopted Roll Call 1255
lower
Apr 7, 2026
Upper · Passed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 1212
upper
Apr 7, 2026
Upper · Passed
Kelley motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1211
upper
Apr 7, 2026
Introduced
Education Policy 1st Amendment Offered (Education Policy)
upper
Mar 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported Out of Committee Second House
upper
Mar 11, 2026
Introduced
Education Policy 1st Amendment (Education Policy)
upper
Mar 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
Pending Committee Action in Second House (Education Policy)
upper
Mar 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 702
lower
Mar 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 701
lower
Mar 3, 2026
Introduced
Collins 1st Substitute Offered
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
lower
Jan 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Education Policy)
lower
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