The bill amends Section 12-15-217 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to enhance the notification process regarding juvenile offenders enrolled in K-12 schools. It mandates that written notification be sent to the local superintendent of education or the principal of a private school when a child is charged with or adjudicated delinquent for committing certain serious offenses, including capital offenses and other crimes that would be felonies if committed by an adult. The bill specifies that this notification must occur within seven days of the charge or adjudication. Additionally, it allows for notification in cases of other delinquent acts that would be considered crimes if committed by an adult, at the discretion of the juvenile court.

The bill also introduces several changes to the language of the existing law. It replaces the requirement for notification with a provision that the juvenile court "shall provide written notice" and allows for the notice to be transmitted using methods deemed appropriate by the court. The principal of the school may disseminate the information to relevant staff members who are directly involved with the child's education and well-being. Furthermore, the bill emphasizes the confidentiality of the information received by school personnel, stating that it should only be used for the purpose of rehabilitating the child and protecting other students and staff. An intentional violation of these confidentiality provisions is classified as a Class A misdemeanor. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.