Juvenile proceedings; court required to notify local superintendent of education or private K-12 school principal of charging or adjudicating an enrolled student delinquent for committing certain criminal offenses

SB 140 requires Alabama juvenile courts to send written notice to school superintendents or private school principals within seven days when a student enrolled in K-12 is charged with or found delinquent for certain criminal offenses. It mandates notification for serious crimes (like murder, rape, or Class A/B felonies) and allows courts to notify for any other criminal act that would be a crime if committed by an adult. The notice must include offense details and case disposition, and schools may only share this information with staff directly involved in supporting the student or ensuring safety. This applies to all Alabama public and private K-12 schools and takes effect October 1, 2026.