House approves $12.1 billion education budget, nearly doubles CHOOSE Act funding
Democrats criticized the CHOOSE Act funding, arguing that the program diverts funding that could be used to better public schools.
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School choice launch sees high demand — and debate over who benefits
Most schools participating in the CHOOSE Act are religious and a supermajority of applicants come from private institutions or homeschooling.
Gov. Ivey reminds Alabama families CHOOSE Act applications close next week
Alabama families must apply by April 7 through the CHOOSE Act program website.
April 1, 2025
Trump’s elimination of the Dept. of Ed. could harm Alabama’s public schools
If Trump is successful, the department’s elimination will strip back billions of dollars in federal spending.
Governor signs bill allowing private schools to contract school resource officers
The legislation, introduced by Sen. Chris Elliott, R-District 32, allows private schools to contract SROs.
AFP-Alabama applauds the opening of Education Savings Accounts applications
The ESA program comes as a result of Gov. Kay Ivey’s CHOOSE Act.
January 6, 2025
Ivey opens applications for Alabama’s new CHOOSE Act school choice program
Families can now apply online through the program’s website.
January 3, 2025
Vouchers reduce school funding without lowering fixed costs: EPI report
A researcher at the center-left think tank estimated vouchers could reduce Alabama public schools’ per-pupil funding by hundreds of dollars.
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See recent postsThe CHOOSE Act favors the few while leaving most behind
Let’s be honest. Public schools aren’t failing Alabama’s children. Alabama’s leadership is failing public schools.
Trump’s plans for the Department of Education may reshape Alabama’s school system
The Alabama education system “will adapt as we focus on teaching young Alabamians,” state superintendent says.