The bill amends Section 16-30-4 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to allow dependents of active duty military personnel to use military medical records as proof of age-appropriate immunizations and testing, instead of the traditional Blue Card, when enrolling in public or private schools. The new legal language specifies that these military medical records must reflect the necessary immunizations and testing, thereby providing an alternative for military families who may not have access to the standard documentation.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that the requirement for immunization certification applies only to students entering kindergarten through 12th grade, and it establishes that the act will take effect on July 1, 2025. The insertion of the phrase "commonly known as a Blue Card" and the specific provisions for military dependents are key changes made in this legislation, while no deletions from the current law are noted.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 16-30-4, 16-30-4
Enrolled: 16-30-4, 16-30-4