The bill introduces a new requirement for public school students in Alabama, mandating that all students entering middle school in the 2026-2027 school year must complete a course or program focused on violence prevention, conflict resolution, and mediation before they can be promoted to high school. This course will cover various topics, including responsible decision-making, the causes and effects of school violence, cultural diversity, nonviolent conflict resolution techniques, and the relationship between substance abuse and violence. The State Department of Education is tasked with developing instructional materials and guidelines for local boards of education to implement this requirement.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the State Department of Education must prepare and distribute these instructional materials by June 30, 2026, and assist in training teachers to effectively deliver the course content. The State Board of Education is also authorized to adopt necessary rules for the implementation of this section. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025. No deletions from current law are noted in the text provided.