Education 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. Chance PhillipsJuly 19, 2024
Elections 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. Chance PhillipsJune 4, 2024
Opinion Opinion | Student, teacher needs go beyond the CHOOSE Act Providing better compensation for our teachers is the right thing to do at the right time for so many unsung heroes. Amy MarloweMarch 13, 2024
Education CHOOSE Act passage celebrated by Americans For Prosperity-Alabama Parents of eligible children could receive $7,000 to pay for the tuition to send their children to a private school if they choose to. Patrick DarringtonMarch 8, 2024
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
Opinion Opinion | What a stupid, stupid day Tuesday was in the Alabama Senate Alabama lawmakers think you're stupid. And they're working hard to make sure you stay that way. Josh MoonMarch 6, 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 ALGOP expects passage of school voucher program with no cap The bill would create a system to award tax credits for students attending participating private schools. Jacob HolmesMarch 5, 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
Legislature House moves forward with tax credit plan for private schools after adding $500M cap The biggest change to the bill is a $500 million cap on the program, something public education groups raised concerns about. Jacob HolmesFebruary 23, 2024