Public K-12 education; violence prevention, conflict resolution, and mediation instruction required before graduation from high school beginning in sixth grade, State Board of Education required to adopt standards

Summary

The law requires every public‑school student in Alabama to complete a program covering violence prevention, conflict resolution and mediation before graduating high school, with instruction beginning in sixth grade. The State Department of Education must provide curriculum materials and teacher training, and the State Board of Education will adopt rules to implement the program. The measure takes effect for the 2027‑2028 school year.

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