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Every child in Alabama deserves access to a quality education

I firmly believe that every child in Alabama deserves access to a quality education that prepares them for a successful career and fulfilling life. But far too many students in Alabama do not have this option. This is why the Alabama Accountability Act (AAA) was created in 2013. It empowers low-income families with the same … Continued
March 19, 2019

An open letter to Rachel Bryars of the Alabama Policy Institute and the people of Alabama

Dear Ms. Bryars, I read your criticism of the Baldwin County school board’s resolution calling for a repeal of the Alabama Accountability Act (AAA). Having been a member of this board at that time, I felt the need to respond. I recently retired after six years of service to Baldwin County schools. It was a … Continued
December 21, 2018

Electric vehicles make sense for Alabama drivers

As many as 50 million Americans are about to flip the switch over to electric automobiles with their next purchase, according to the American Automobile Association. A recent survey conducted by the AAA found that popularity of electric cars is trending upwards. With infrastructure and availability all here, Alabama can lead the charge toward electric … Continued
June 15, 2018

Senate passes broader tax credits for Alabama Accountability Act scholarships

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — The Senate has narrowly given the go-ahead to a bill that would double the tax credit cap for contributors to the Alabama Accountability Act’s private school scholarship program. The Senate approved the bill by President Pro Tempore Del Marsh (R-Anniston), which would increase the cap on income tax … Continued
February 24, 2017

Palmer and Senator Mike Lee Introduce Agency Accountability Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, February 3, 2017, US Representative Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) and conservative US Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) introduced the Agency Accountability Act (AAA), requiring that all fines, fees, penalties, and other unappropriated funds collected by federal agencies to be transferred to the Treasury, and subject to the appropriations process. Congressman … Continued
February 7, 2017

Accountability Act Leading to Resegregation

EDUCATION MATTERS By Larry Lee  As soon as the Alabama Accountability Act was passed by the legislature in February 2013 educators knew it was fatally flawed.  It was not supported by research.  Vouchers have never been shown to bring about significant change in education outcomes.  And the promise it would improve failing schools and help … Continued
November 16, 2015

“AAA the gift that keeps on giving,” maybe not

EDUCATION MATTERS By Larry Lee  Legend has it that the phrase “the gift that keeps on giving,” was used to describe early versions of the phonograph in the 1920’s.  Just 31 months ago the legislature gave us an act that they promised would also, “keep on giving.”  It was the Alabama Accountability Act. But as … Continued
October 2, 2015

House Passes Accountability Act Reforms

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, May 28, the Alabama House of Representatives passed SB71 which reforms the controversial Alabama Accountability Act of 2013.  The bill was sponsored by Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) and was carried in the House by Representative Ken Johnson (R-Moulton). The Alabama Accountability Act allows taxpayers to … Continued
June 1, 2015

Expanded Alabama Accountability Act Debated in Public Hearing

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The 2013 Alabama Accountability Act (AAA) which gave parents whose children are zoned to Alabama’s worst performing schools unprecedented choices in where they go to school was the most talked about (and litigated) legislation passed in the last two years.  The AAA gave the parents of students trapped in … Continued
March 12, 2015

Constitutionality of Alabama Accountability Act Upheld by Alabama Supreme Court

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, March 2, the Alabama Republican Party announced in a statement that the Alabama Supreme Court has announced its decision to uphold the constitutionality of the Alabama Accountability Act (AAA). Alabama Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard (R from Auburn) said on Facebook, “Great news from the Alabama Supreme … Continued
March 3, 2015