Legislature Alabama Senate committee passes school prayer and pledge bill The proposed constitutional amendment advanced Tuesday without discussion, though it would ultimately require approval from Alabama voters. Alex Jobin / March 18, 2026
Senate committee advances bill to require national anthem weekly in public schools State lawmakers moved a bill requiring Alabama public schools to play the national anthem weekly, despite concerns over making it a constitutional amendment. Alex Jobin / February 26, 2026
Bill creates veteran teaching pathway amid statewide teacher shortage The Senate Education Policy Committee advanced a bill that would create a new temporary teacher certificate for military veterans Mary Claire Wooten / January 22, 2026