Senate approves amendment letting certain nontraditional students access JROTC programs
S.B. 201, sponsored by Senator Gavan, was amended and approved to enable qualifying homeschool and nontraditional students—particularly military dependents—to enroll with nontraditional status to participate in JROTC offerings outside their zoned school; amendment delayed the start date and required enrollment safeguards.
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The Alabama Senate adopted a committee amendment to S.B. 201, changing how homeschool and nontraditional students can access junior ROTC programs. Sponsor Senator Gavan said the amendment, negotiated with the education community, allows eligible nontraditional enrollees (notably active-duty military dependents transferring into the state) to participate in JROTC programs beyond their zoned attendance area.
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