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 language specifies that these military medical records must reflect the required immunizations and testing, thereby providing an alternative for military families who may face challenges in obtaining the standard documentation.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that the requirement for immunization certification applies only to students entering kindergarten through 12th grade and not to higher education institutions. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025. The changes include the insertion of new provisions regarding military dependents and the removal of language that may have previously limited the types of acceptable documentation for immunization verification.

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