Accommodations for expanded National Signing Day activities

HB 96 requires Alabama public high schools to excuse students from class during instructional time for organized National Signing Day activities related to athletic scholarships, college acceptances, apprenticeship programs, or military enlistments. Schools must also provide reasonable accommodations, such as meeting space and internet access, for these events. The bill directly affects high school students participating in these specific post-graduation commitments and the schools that must adjust schedules. It takes effect October 1, 2025, and does not alter existing student attendance policies beyond these designated activities.