Alabama SB5 has been enacted as a statewide constitutional amendment requiring all public K-12 schools in Alabama to broadcast the Star-Spangled Banner on a weekly basis. The bill passed the Senate 23-5 and the House 75-27 before receiving gubernatorial signature on April 13, 2026. School administrators are now obligated to implement this ceremonial requirement in their weekly operations.
Alabama enacted SB5, requiring public K-12 schools to broadcast the Star-Spangled Banner weekly and proposing a statewide constitutional amendment. The bill was sponsored by Sen. Gerald Allen (R) and passed the Senate 23-5 and House 75-27.
