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school choice

Education

Department of Revenue publishes proposed rules for CHOOSE Act

The majority of the rules are lifted straight from the legislation, with much of the new language being technical details.

October 2, 2024

CHOOSE Act will further hurt Alabama’s public schools

A new law will make underinvestment in Alabama schools even worse.

August 26, 2024

School choice vouchers tanked Arizona’s budget. Could they do the same in Alabama?

Recent reporting accuses school choice vouchers of draining state budgets, raising questions about the effects of Alabama's new CHOOSE Act.

July 19, 2024

Report: Vast majority of school choice vouchers go to religious schools

A national study of school choice voucher programs suggests the likely results of Alabama’s recently passed CHOOSE Act.

June 4, 2024

CHOOSE Act passes legislature, awaits Ivey’s signature today

The bill would help parents pay for the cost to send their children to private schools primarily.

March 7, 2024

School vouchers primed for final vote after committee maneuver

Sen. Kirk Harcher, D-Montgomery, said the bill would “decapitate public education.”

March 6, 2024

House passes Ivey’s school choice plan after hours of debate

The program is intended to provide funding for students who wish to pursue alternatives to public education.

February 28, 2024

Kay Ivey offered hope for a better Alabama — then took it back

There was a lot of good in Ivey's State of the State, but a push for school "choice" will undo it all.

February 7, 2024

Ivey makes school voucher bill top legislative priority

Ivey said passing the Creating Hope & Opportunity for Our Students’ Education Act will be her top priority.

February 7, 2024

ALGOP agenda prioritizes school choice, fighting “woke agenda”

The party's priorities include "challenging the woke socialist agenda."

February 2, 2024