Initiated the Purple Star Program to recognize the efforts of those public K-12 and charter schools in the state that are especially committed to the successful transitioning of military students, and their families, to their new homes and schools and providing continuing support and resources for those students and families

To provide that a private employer may have a written voluntary veterans' preference employment policy.

To facilitate the ability of discharged military service members receiving licensure and academic credit for military education, training, and experience.

Establish a program of advance enrollment in K-12 school for children of military families.

A dependent of a member of the United States Armed Forces who has received orders to relocate in this state shall be considered a resident of this state and the applicable local school system for the purposes of accessing the virtual school system.

Relating to the mandatory reporting requirements of military child abuse or neglect. Requires the Department of Human Resources to make efforts to determine the military status of the parent or guardian of the child; and to further require the Department of Human Resources to notify a United States Department of Defense family advocacy program at the military installation of the parent or guardian of the allegation of child abuse or neglect.

A student of a full time military parent stationed in Alabama, at the time of initial registration, shall continue to be considered a resident, even if the parent transfers out of state.