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House committees advance school prayer bills

Two Alabama House committees advanced similar school prayer bills, debating funding penalties, constitutionality concerns and whether schools should mandate daily prayer.

March 5, 2026

House committee advances campus chaplain support bill

A House committee advanced a bill to allow local school boards to permit campus chaplains to provide voluntary support services for educators.

February 5, 2026

House Education Policy Committee passes bill to limit screen time in early childhood education

The Healthy Early Development and Screen Time Act passed unanimously, limiting screen time for children 5 and younger in publicly funded learning centers.

January 22, 2026

Rep. Collins education bills advance, targeting literacy, teachers and workforce gaps

Lawmakers advanced three of Collins's education bills expanding literacy programs, addressing teacher shortages, and supporting adults returning to college and work.

January 15, 2026

Rep. Terri Collins announces retirement from Alabama House

First elected in 2010, the representative championed landmark legislation on abortion, education reform and school choice during 16 years in office.

January 6, 2026

Rep. Mack Butler re-files “Don’t Say Gay” bill for 2026 session

Butler is again moving to restrict expression related to gender identity and sexual orientation in Alabama classrooms.

September 2, 2025