2024 school choice bill in Alabama: Size and scope under close watch
As the 2024 Legislative Session approaches, proponents of school choice in Alabama are gearing up for another push.
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UAB extends asymptomatic testing program for public, private schools
Schools wishing to participate in the current program do not need to use or demand all services provided.
Former Athens principal sentenced in fraud scheme
The scheme saw educators steal the identities of students in private schools and then use them to bilk public schools out of millions.
Senate approves increased tax credit for educational scholarships
SB261 now moves to the House of Representatives for consideration.
March 16, 2022
Program seeks more Alabama K-12, private schools for COVID-19 testing
Testing will be critical to help prevent outbreaks in schools and surrounding communities, according to the program's principle investigator.
House carries over charter school funding bill
The bill to allow some local school tax dollars to follow children to a public charter school was carried over.
Foundation for Moral Law defends Montana mother’s religious freedom
Foundation for Moral Law President Kayla Moore said that a Montana school choice program, “Flagrantly discriminates against religious schools, religious parents, and religious children.“ Montana resident Kendra Espinoza wanted to send her daughters to a private religious school, but the cost was prohibitive. The Legislature established a scholarship program to provide school choice for families; … Continued
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See recent postsThere is no reason that Alabama can’t copy LeBron James
The anti-public education crowd has to hate LeBron James. Because he and the public school he started last year are destroying every myth, every talking point, every excuse that any of them have ever offered to explain why they’re always so eager to castigate public education and hand tax dollars to private schools and charters. … Continued
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See recent postsMore choice for education
Fellow Alabamians, we must begin expanding private schools and charter schools. We should begin providing more school choice and option vouchers to kids in poorly performing schools. Additionally, the same failing and poorly performing schools should be closed. Further, we must have an open and frank discussion concerning the negative impact of the current education … Continued
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See recent postsWe have a new “failing” schools list, another example of just how stupid the Accountability Act really is
The 2013 Alabama Accountability Act decreed that we would come up with a list of “failing” schools each year. The Legislature, in its infinite wisdom, said the list would be the bottom 6 percent of all public schools. Supposedly, this was so we could give scholarships to private schools for students in these schools. But, … Continued