The RAISE Act is a win for students, teachers and school systems
We can accept our new, middle of the road as the status quo, or we can strive to give students our absolute best every single day.
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RAISE Act, education package approved by House committee
The Renewing Alabama’s Investment in Student Excellence Act would establish a process to provide additional funding for public K-12 schools.
House committee advances Ten Commandments, “Don’t Say Gay” bills
Bills requiring schools display the Ten Commandments and further limit discussion of gender and sexuality were favorably reported on Wednesday.
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.
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Autaugaville residents call on school board to reverse decision to close school
Superintendent Lyman Woodfin said reduced enrollment at the school made it unfeasible to keep the doors open next year.
Lawmakers to tackle tax relief bills upon return from spring break
HB386 would reduce the tax on groceries by an additional 1 percent as the state draws closer to eliminating the tax altogether.
House passes bill enhancing penalties for terrorist threats
The bill would make subsequent convictions a Class D Felony and removes the requirement that the threat be deemed credible and imminent.