Alabama education

Firearm mortality includes suicide, homicide, and other intents. The provision concerns firearm access, safety, or prevention of firearm injury and may address only part of the death count. This connection does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain the earlier observed value.

Retained Alabama evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Section 1. (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have the following meanings: (1) FIREARM. The term as defined in Section 13A-8-1, Code of Alabama 1975. (2) MINOR. An individual that is 18 years of age or younger. (3) PUBLIC SCHOOL. A public school composed of grades K-12, including a public school bus used for grades K-12. (4) REASONABLY SECURE. Includes, but is not limited to, storing a firearm using a trigger lock or in a locked box or gun safe that requires a key, numerical or alphanumerical combination, or fingerprint to open. (b) A parent or legal guardian of a minor shall store a firearm in his or her possession or under his or her control in a manner that reasonably secures the firearm from unauthorized or unlawful access by a minor. (c) If a minor gains access to a firearm and unlawfully possesses the firearm on the premises of a public school as a proximate result of a violation of subsection (b), the parent or legal guardian is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. (d) This section shall not apply to any of the following: (1) A minor in possession of a firearm pursuant to Section 13A-11-72 (f) or (g), Code of Alabama 1975. (2) A minor in possession of a firearm that is in a motor vehicle while the vehicle is in a parking area owned or operated by a public school. Section 2. This act shall become effective on October 1, 2025.

The fact measures residents under 65 without health insurance. Insurance eligibility, enrollment, coverage continuity and premium assistance concern the covered population. Provider payments and covered services alone do not establish a coverage change, and Medicare-only changes mostly concern a different age population. This connection does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain the earlier observed value.

Retained Alabama evidence context: People under age 65 without health insurance. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Section 2. (a) The Medicaid program shall provide assistance to all persons who apply for and are determined to be eligible for assistance and for whom federal matching funds are available to the state under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Public Law 111-148, March 23, 2010, as amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act 4 of 2010, Public Law 111-152, March 30, 2010. (b) The Alabama Medicaid Agency shall take all steps necessary to implement the Medicaid expansion program as provided for in subsection (a) and shall be the lead agency for the implementation in this state. The Alabama Medicaid Agency shall seek assistance from any state or federal agencies or entities to implement the program as appropriate, and all state agencies and entities shall provide assistance as requested by the agency. (c) The Legislature shall annually appropriate adequate funding to the Alabama Medicaid Agency for the purpose of implementing and operating the Medicaid expansion program pursuant to this section. Section 3. This act shall become effective immediately following its passage and approval by the Governor, or its otherwise becoming law.

The fact counts induced terminations for Alabama residents in 2024, including events in other states reported back to Alabama. Access, restrictions and reporting concern this resident-based measure, which does not capture every out-of-state event. This connection does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain the earlier observed value.

Retained Alabama evidence context: Reported induced terminations among Alabama residents · Adults with at least a high school diploma · People receiving Social Security benefits. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

506. (a)None of the funds appropriated in this Act, and none of the funds in any trust fund to which funds are appropriated in this Act, shall be expended for any abortion. (b)None of the funds appropriated in this Act, and none of the funds in any trust fund to which funds are appropriated in this Act, shall be expended for health benefits coverage that includes coverage of abortion. (c)The term health benefits coverage means the package of services covered by a managed care provider or organization pursuant to a contract or other arrangement. 507. (a)The limitations established in the preceding section shall not apply to an abortion— (1)if the pregnancy is the result of an act of rape or incest; or (2)in the case where a woman suffers from a physical disorder, physical injury, or physical illness, including a life-endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself, that would, as certified by a physician, place the woman in danger of death unless an abortion is performed. (b)Nothing in the preceding section shall be construed as prohibiting the expenditure by a State, locality, entity, or private person of State, local, or private funds (other than a State's or locality's contribution of Medicaid matching funds). (c)Nothing in the preceding section shall be construed as restricting the ability of any managed care provider from offering abortion coverage or the ability of a State or locality to contract separately with such a provider for such coverage with State funds (other than a State's or locality's contribution of Medicaid matching funds). (d) (1)None of the funds made available in this Act may be made available to a Federal agency or program, or to a State or local government, if such agency, program, or government subjects any institutional or individual health care entity to discrimination on the basis that the health care entity does not provide, pay for, provide coverage of, or refer for abortions. (2)In this subsection, the term health care entity includes an individual physician or other health care professional, a hospital, a provider-sponsored organization, a health maintenance organization, a health insurance plan, or any other kind of health care facility, organization, or plan.

The fact counts induced terminations for Alabama residents in 2024, including events in other states reported back to Alabama. Access, restrictions and reporting concern this resident-based measure, which does not capture every out-of-state event. This connection does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain the earlier observed value.

Retained Alabama evidence context: Reported induced terminations among Alabama residents · People receiving Social Security benefits. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

506.(a)None of the funds appropriated in this Act, and none of the funds in any trust fund to which funds are appropriated in this Act, shall be expended for any abortion.(b)None of the funds appropriated in this Act, and none of the funds in any trust fund to which funds are appropriated in this Act, shall be expended for health benefits coverage that includes coverage of abortion.(c)The term health benefits coverage means the package of services covered by a managed care provider or organization pursuant to a contract or other arrangement.507.(a)The limitations established in the preceding section shall not apply to an abortion—(1)if the pregnancy is the result of an act of rape or incest; or(2)in the case where a woman suffers from a physical disorder, physical injury, or physical illness, including a life-endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself, that would, as certified by a physician, place the woman in danger of death unless an abortion is performed.(b)Nothing in the preceding section shall be construed as prohibiting the expenditure by a State, locality, entity, or private person of State, local, or private funds (other than a State's or locality's contribution of Medicaid matching funds).(c)Nothing in the preceding section shall be construed as restricting the ability of any managed care provider from offering abortion coverage or the ability of a State or locality to contract separately with such a provider for such coverage with State funds (other than a State's or locality's contribution of Medicaid matching funds).(d)(1)None of the funds made available in this Act may be made available to a Federal agency or program, or to a State or local government, if such agency, program, or government subjects any institutional or individual health care entity to discrimination on the basis that the health care entity does not provide, pay for, provide coverage of, or refer for abortions.(2)In this subsection, the term health care entity includes an individual physician or other health care professional, a hospital, a provider-sponsored organization, a health maintenance organization, a health insurance plan, or any other kind of health care facility, organization, or plan.

Gross rent includes contract rent and tenant-paid utilities. Rental protections, assistance, and housing supply concern components of rental-market conditions; they do not set Alabama’s median rent. This connection does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain the earlier observed value.

Retained Alabama evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

2.Amendments to the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act(a)In generalThe McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11301 et seq.) is amended—(1)in section 103 (42 U.S.C. 11302)—(A)in subsection (a)—(i)in paragraph (5)(A)—(I)by striking are sharing and all that follows through charitable organizations,;(II)by striking 14 days each place that term appears and inserting 30 days;(III)in clause (i), by inserting or after the semicolon;(IV)by striking clause (ii); and(V)by redesignating clause (iii) as clause (ii); and(ii)by amending paragraph (6) to read as follows:(6)a child or youth defined as homeless under any other Federal program who, without further action by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, has been verified as homeless under any other Federal program by the director, designee of the director, or other person responsible for the implementation of a program established under this Act or any other Federal statute.; (B)in subsection (b), by striking fleeing and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following: experiencing or has experienced domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking, or other dangerous or life threatening conditions, which has made it unsafe to remain in their current housing or caused homelessness.; and(C)by adding at the end the following:(f)Other definitionsIn this section—(1)the term child or youth defined as homeless under any other Federal program has the meaning given the term in section 401; and(2)the term other Federal statute has the meaning given the term in section 401.(g)Rule of constructionIf the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development promulgates rules, issues guidance, or sets forth conditions in any application, notice of funding availability, or other publication or advisory regarding the provisions of this Act, the Secretary shall ensure that—(1)any individual defined as homeless under subsection (a) or (b) is eligible for any program or program component under this Act; and(2)all individuals defined as homeless under subsection (a) proposed to be served by an applicant, and all proposed program components or housing or service models, are given the same priority, points, or weight.;(2)in section 401 (42 U.S.C. 11360)—(A)in paragraph (1)(C)—(i)by striking clauses (ii) and (iv);(ii)by redesignating clauses (iii), (v), (vi), and (vii) as clauses (ii), (iii), (iv), and (v), respectively; and(iii)by striking the flush text following clause (v), as so redesignated;(B)in paragraph (2)(A)—(i)in clause (i), by striking and lives and all that follows through shelter and inserting under any provision of section 103;(ii)in clause (ii), by striking and living or residing in a place not meant for human habitation, a safe haven, or in an emergency shelter continuously and inserting under any provision of section 103; and(iii)in clause (iii)—(I)by striking (or a minor head of household if no adult is present in the household) and inserting or a minor head of household (if no adult is present in the household),; and(II)by inserting before the period at the end the following: , or has child with a disability, as defined in section 602 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1401), or an infant or toddler with a disability, as defined in section 632 of such Act (20 U.S.C. 1432);(C)by striking paragraph (7);(D)by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (6) as paragraphs (3) through (7), respectively;(E)by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:(2)Child or youth defined as homeless under any other Federal programThe term child or youth defined as homeless under any other Federal program means—(A)a homeless child or youth, as defined in section 725, including any parent or guardian with whom the child or youth is living; and(B)a youth who—(i)is not more than 24 years of age;(ii)cannot live safely with a parent, legal guardian, or relative; and(iii)has no other safe alternative living arrangement.;(F)in paragraph (10)(A), by inserting any provision of before section 103;(G)by redesignating paragraphs (14) through (33) as paragraphs (15) through (34), respectively;(H)by inserting after paragraph (13) the following:(14)Other Federal statuteThe term other Federal statute includes—(A)the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act (42 U.S.C. 5701 et seq.);(B)the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9831 et seq.);(C)the Child Care and Development Block Grant of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 9858 et seq.);(D)subtitle N of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (42 U.S.C. 14043e et seq.);(E)section 330(h) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254b(h));(F)section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786);(G)the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.); and(H)the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437 et seq.).;(I)in paragraph (32), as so redesignated, by inserting children under 5 years of age, youth and young adults between 14 and 24 years of age, after status, or age),;(J)in paragraph (33), as so redesignated, by inserting trafficking, after victims of; and(K)in paragraph (34), as so redesignated—(i)by inserting victims of trafficking, after assist;(ii)by striking stalking victims and inserting stalking; and(iii)by inserting trafficking, after concerning;(3)in section 402(f) (42 U.S.C. 11360a(f))—(A)in paragraph (1)(B), by inserting considering the prevalence and needs of homeless individuals, as defined under any provision of section 103 after involved; and(B)in paragraph (3)(D)—(i)in clause (v), by striking and at the end;(ii)by redesignating clause (vi) as clause (vii); and(iii)by inserting after clause (v) the following:(vi)the submission of HMIS data to the Secretary on at least an annual basis; and;(4)by inserting after section 408 (42 U.S.C. 11364) the following:409.Availability of HMIS data(a)In generalThe community-wide homeless management information system (in this section referred to as HMIS) data provided to the Secretary under section 402(f)(3)(D)(vi) shall be made publically available on the internet website of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.(b)Required dataThe data publically available under subsection (a) shall be updated on at least an annual basis and shall include—(1)a cumulative count of the number of homeless individuals and families, as defined under any provision of section 103;(2)a cumulative assessment of the patterns of assistance provided under subtitles B and C for each geographic area involved;(3)a count of the number of homeless individuals and families, as defined under any provision of section 103, that are documented through the HMIS by each collaborative applicant; and(4)a count of the number of homeless women, as defined under any provision of section 103 and both unaccompanied and accompanied, including a breakout of the count by—(A)age range;(B)disability; and(C)length of time experiencing homelessness.;(5)in section 422 (42 U.S.C. 11382)—(A)in subsection (c)(1)(B), by striking establish and inserting demonstrate local, needs-based; and(B)by striking subsection (j) and inserting the following:(j)Rule of constructionIn awarding grants under subsection (a) and releasing a notification of funding availability under subsection (b), the Secretary shall—(1)without further action by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, ensure that any individual defined as homeless under any provision of section 103 is eligible for any program or program component under this Act;(2)ensure that homeless populations proposed to be served by the applicant, and proposed program components or housing or service models, are not awarded different priority, points, or weight; and(3)ensure that scoring is based primarily on the extent to which the applicant demonstrates that the project and program components—(A)would meet the priorities identified in the plan submitted under section 427(b)(1)(B); and(B)are cost-effective in meeting the overall goals and objectives identified in that plan.;(6)in section 424(d) (42 U.S.C. 11384(d)), by striking paragraph (5);(7)in section 425(c) (42 U.S.C. 11385(c)), by striking and (G) providing and inserting (G) providing transportation to employment, early care and education programs, career and technical education programs, and health and mental health care services, and (H) providing;(8)in section 426(b) (42 U.S.C. 11386(b))—(A)in paragraph (4), by amending subparagraph (D) to read as follows:(D)in the case of programs providing housing or services to families or youth, they will designate a staff person to be responsible for ensuring that children and youth being served in the program are—(i)enrolled in school and connected to appropriate services in the community, including Head Start, services provided under part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1431 et seq.), programs authorized under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 9858 et seq.), career and technical education, and services provided by local educational agency liaisons designated under subtitle B of title VII of this Act; and(ii)in the case of an unaccompanied youth, as defined in section 725, informed of their status as an independent student under section 480 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087vv) and receive verification of such status for purposes of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid described in section 483 of such Act (20 U.S.C. 1090); and;(B)in paragraph (6), by inserting the actual compliance with the certifications required under paragraph (4) and after Secretary; and(C)in paragraph (7)—(i)by inserting and youth after needs of children;(ii)by inserting or unaccompanied youth after when families;(iii)by inserting and unaccompanied youth after with children; and(iv)by striking such children's and inserting such children and youth's;(9)in section 427(b) (42 U.S.C. 11386a(b))—(A)in paragraph (1)—(i)in subparagraph (A)—(I)in clause (vi), by adding and at the end;(II)in clause (vii), by striking and at the end; and(III)by striking clause (viii);(ii)in subparagraph (B)—(I)by amending clause (iii) to read as follows:(iii)how the recipient will collaborate with local educational agencies, early care and education programs, and institutions of higher education to assist in the identification of and services to youth and families who become or remain homeless, including the steps the recipient will take to inform youth and families of their eligibility for services under part B of subtitle VII of this Act, the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9831 et seq.), the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 9858 et seq.), and the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.);; and(II)by striking clause (v) and inserting the following:(v)how the recipient will ensure the full implementation of the certifications and agreements described in paragraphs (4)(D) and (7) of section 426(b);;(iii)in subparagraph (C)(i), by inserting and appropriate after rapid; and(iv)by striking subparagraphs (F) and (G) and inserting the following:(F)for communities that establish and operate a centralized or coordinated assessment system, the extent to which that system—(i)ensures that individuals who are most in need of assistance receive it in a timely manner;(ii)in assessing need under clause (i), uses separate, specific, age-appropriate criteria for assessing the safety and needs of children under 5 years of age, school-age children, unaccompanied youth and young adults between 14 and 24 years of age, and families that are unrelated to the criteria through which an individual qualifies as homeless under section 103;(iii)is accessible to unaccompanied youth and homeless families;(iv)diverts individuals to safe, stable, age-appropriate accommodations; and(v)includes affordable housing developers, youth service providers, early childhood programs, local educational agencies, and mental health organizations; and(G)such other factors as the Secretary determines to be appropriate to carry out this subtitle in an effective and efficient manner, except that such factors may not have the effect of prioritizing or weighting, unless justified by local data or information contained in a plan submitted under subparagraph (B)—(i)any service with respect to a specific subpopulation of homeless individuals over another; or(ii)any program component or housing or service model over another.; and(B)by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows:(3)Homelessness countsThe Secretary shall require that communities that conduct an annual count of homeless people shall count all homeless individuals identified and reported by any program funded under any provision of this Act or any other Federal statute.;(10)in section 428 (42 U.S.C. 11386b)—(A)in subsection (a)(1)—(i)by striking disabilities and and inserting disabilities,; and(ii)by inserting , and homeless families where a child has a disability before the period at the end;(B)in subsection (d)—(i)in paragraph (1), by inserting promoting before independent; and(ii)by striking paragraphs (2) and (3) and inserting the following:(2)ProhibitionThe Secretary shall not provide bonuses or other incentives under paragraph (1) that have the effect of prioritizing or weighting, unless justified by local data or information contained in a plan submitted under section 427(b)(1)(B)—(A)any service with respect to a specific subpopulation of homeless individuals over another; or(B)any program component or housing or service model over another.(3)Rule of constructionFor purposes of this subsection, activities that have been proven to be effective at reducing homelessness generally or reducing homelessness for a specific subpopulation include any activity determined by the Secretary, after providing notice and an opportunity for public comment, to have been proven effective at—(A)reducing homelessness generally;(B)reducing homelessness for a specific subpopulation;(C)reducing homelessness in a community for populations overrepresented in any counts conducted in that community under section 427(b)(3); or(D)achieving homeless prevention, reducing recidivism, and promoting self-sufficiency and independent living.(4)Encouraging local success and innovationIn providing bonuses or incentives under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall seek to encourage the implementation of proven strategies and innovation in reducing homelessness among the local priority populations identified in the plan submitted by an applicant under section 427(b)(1)(B). The Secretary shall not implement bonuses or incentives that promote a national priority established by the Secretary.; and(C)by striking subsection (e); and(11)by amending section 434 (42 U.S.C. 11388) to read as follows:434.Reports to Congress(a)In generalThe Secretary shall submit to Congress an annual report, which shall—(1)summarize the activities carried out under this subtitle and set forth the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the Secretary as a result of the activities;(2)include, for the year preceding the date on which the report is submitted—(A)data required to be made publically available in the report under section 409; and(B)data on programs funded under any other Federal statute; and(3)provide information on—(A)the extent to which the data collected under section 427(b)(3) may be duplicative; and(B)the policies and practices employed to account for such duplication, where applicable, to ensure an accurate point-in-time count.(b)TimingA report under subsection (a) shall be submitted not later than 4 months after the end of each fiscal year..(b)Technical and conforming amendmentThe table of contents in section 101(b) of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11301 note) is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 408 the following:Sec. 409. Availability of HMIS data..

The fact measures diploma-or-higher attainment among adults age 25 and older. Completion and equivalency programs address a component of attainment; rules for current students concern a potential future component of the adult population. This connection does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain the earlier observed value.

Retained Alabama evidence context: Adults with at least a high school diploma. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

(c)(1) The ACCS, in collaboration with the State Superintendent of Education, shall establish a nontraditional high school diploma option for students who are 18 years of age or older and who have withdrawn from high school before graduating pursuant to Section 16-28-3.1, Code of Alabama 1975, as a means for those students to earn a high school diploma. (2) The ACCS shall develop, implement, and continually evaluate the effectiveness of the nontraditional high school diploma option program to ensure that the curricula of the program is aligned with public high school diploma requirements. The ACCS shall also oversee the management and control of each nontraditional high school diploma option program offered. (d)(1) The ACCS, through its network of community and technical colleges, shall work with local education agencies throughout the state to implement the nontraditional high school diploma option at the local level. Local education agencies shall actively promote the availability of the nontraditional high school diploma option to at-risk juniors and seniors. Additionally, the Adult Education Division of the ACCS, in conjunction with the department, shall oversee a statewide awareness campaign to ensure that students, parents, and educators throughout the state are informed about the opportunities and supports available through this program. (2) Adult education providers approved by the ACCS and public high schools may enter into agreements regarding student participation in nontraditional high school diploma options that include, but are not limited to, the following: a. Location and manner of instructional delivery including, but not limited to, in-person, virtual, or a hybrid. b. Reasonable accomodations for participants. c. Appropriate support services for participants. (e)(1) A student who withdraws from high school, and, within one year after withdrawing enrolls in a nontraditional high school diploma option program, may not be counted as a dropout for purposes of the graduation rate calculations of his or her high school on the State Report Card. (2) The ACCS, in collaboration with the department and local education agencies, shall track program participation, student retention, and high school diplomas awarded through the nontraditional high school diploma option to measure the effectiveness of the program. Commencing on January 1, 2026, and each January 1 thereafter, the Chancellor of the ACCS shall submit a summary of the information tracked to the Chairs of the House and Senate Education Policy Committees. (f) Students who earn a high school diploma through the nontraditional high school diploma option are eligible for admission to any two-year or four-year institution of higher education in the state; provided, however, each institution shall maintain the ability to set its own admission requirements. (g) The Board of Trustees of the ACCS and the State Board of Education may adopt reasonable rules to implement this section including, but not limited to, the following: (1) Allowing an increase to the credit ratio for completion of postsecondary level instructional curricula related to career readiness, career pathways, and integrated education and training correlated to industry recognized credentials. (2) Utilization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act; the Title II Adult Education and Family Literacy Act; and Measurable Skill Gain indicators as referenced by the United States Department of Education Office of Community, Technical, and Adult Education to accelerate the achievement of a high school diploma. (3) Agreed upon state strategies to reduce the dropout rate by using the Adult Education Division of the Alabama Community College System network of providers as the primary option of choice for students who have withdrawn from high school to complete a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent.

The fact measures diploma-or-higher attainment among adults age 25 and older. Completion and equivalency programs address a component of attainment; rules for current students concern a potential future component of the adult population. This connection does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain the earlier observed value.

Retained Alabama evidence context: Adults with at least a high school diploma · Homicide deaths · Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Section 1. Section 16-40-13 is added to the Code of Alabama 1975, to read as follows: §16-40-13 (a) Beginning with the 2027-2028 school year, each public school student shall complete a course or program in violence prevention, conflict resolution, and mediation before graduation from high school. The instruction shall be provided to students in grades six through twelve and shall include a discussion of or instruction in all of the following: (1) Responsible decision-making. (2) The causes and effects of school violence and harassment, cultural diversity, and nonviolent methods for resolving conflict, including peer mediation. (3) The consequences of violent behavior. (4) The causes of violent reactions to conflict. (5) Nonviolent conflict resolution techniques. (6) The relationship between drugs, alcohol, and violence. (7) The implementation of voluntary peer mediation programs and the integration of conflict resolution models in classrooms. (b) Before June 30, 2027, the State Department of Education shall prepare and make available to all local boards of education instructional materials, models, and curricula that may be used as guidelines for development of a violence prevention, conflict resolution, and mediation course or program. Each local board of education shall determine the appropriate curriculum for satisfying the requirements of this section. The State Department of Education shall assist in training teachers to provide effective instruction in violence prevention, conflict resolution, and mediation. (c) The State Board of Education shall adopt rules as necessary to implement this section. Section 2. This act shall become effective on October 1, 2026. ________________________________________________ President and Presiding Officer of the Senate ________________________________________________ Speaker of the House of Representatives SB364 Senate 01-Apr-26 I hereby certify that the within Act originated in and passed the Senate. Patrick Harris, Secretary. House of Representatives Passed: 09-Apr-26 By: Senator Smitherman