Legislature 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. Patrick DarringtonMarch 7, 2024
Legislature School vouchers primed for final vote after committee maneuver Sen. Kirk Harcher, D-Montgomery, said the bill would “decapitate public education.” Jacob HolmesMarch 6, 2024
Legislature 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. Jacob HolmesFebruary 28, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | 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. Josh MoonFebruary 7, 2024
Governor 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. StaffFebruary 7, 2024
Party politics ALGOP agenda prioritizes school choice, fighting “woke agenda” The party's priorities include "challenging the woke socialist agenda." Jacob HolmesFebruary 2, 2024
Governor Ivey joins school choice rally at State Capitol Ivey had previously announced her intent to support legislation that would create Education Savings Accounts. Jacob HolmesJanuary 23, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | 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. Josh MoonJanuary 22, 2024
Education Yarbrough, out-of-state group advocate for expansive school choice bill Under the legislation, schools would not be required to test students. "If we say a school has to administer a test, that means we... Jacob HolmesDecember 25, 2023
Legislature 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. Bill BrittNovember 27, 2023