K-12 schools

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State lawmakers will try again to require national anthem weekly in public schools

State lawmakers are planning another attempt to mandate weekly national anthem broadcasts or performances in K-12 public schools.

July 17, 2025

CHOOSE Act website launches, applications open for Education Service Providers

The CHOOSE Act now has a website where education service providers and, eventually, Alabama families can prepare for the state’s new program.

October 10, 2024

Stop falling for the “school choice” scam

"School choice" has been and always will be a scam that harms poor kids while propping up private and religious organizations with public money.

January 22, 2024

Applications open for K-12 grant program

The lieutenant governor is statutorily responsible for creating, administering and overseeing the application process.

September 6, 2023

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week, and boy do they deserve it

"We honor our educators for the long hours and tireless (and often thankless) work they do."

May 6, 2021

Advocates demand answers for why special education is not in incentive bill

According to a study, teacher shortages in Alabama schools are critical in math, science and special education.

April 27, 2021

Alabama lawmakers advance bill banning transgender athletes in K-12 sports

A House committee voted Wednesday to advance a bill that would ban transgender teenagers from playing on the sports teams of the gender they identify with. House Bill 35, titled the Gender Is Real Legislative Act, or GIRL Act, would require student athletes in K-12 schools to participate as the gender listed on their birth … Continued

February 20, 2020

Allen pre-files bill requiring the playing of the national anthem

State Senator Gerald Allen, R-Tuscaloosa, has pre-filed a bill requiring that all Alabama public K-12 schools must play the Star-Spangled Banner at least once a week and at the start of all athletic contests. Senate Bill 13 would require local boards of education to adopt policies requiring each K-12 public school to broadcast or sanction … Continued

January 15, 2020

Away from the Spotlight, Commendable Work Is Being Done for Alabama

By Senator Gerald Dial The people of east Alabama have elected me ten different times to serve in the Alabama Legislature. It has been a tremendous honor to serve as a citizen-legislator, first in the House of Representatives and now in the State Senate. I love this state, am proud to call it home, and … Continued

June 3, 2016

Educators Deserve A Raise, But The Proposed Merit Pay Bill Has Serious Flaws

By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford When the state Legislature returns to Montgomery in two weeks, one of the top issues will be a cost-of-living pay raise for educators. Both parties agree that the money is there, and now is the time. But there are some major differences between what both party’s are proposing. House … Continued

January 22, 2016