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Friday, May 1, 2026 · Decatur

Alabama's CHOOSE Act Expands School Choice to All Families

Two years after launch, Alabama's CHOOSE Act now opens voucher-like education savings accounts to every K-12 family, fueling debates over public school funding. Gov. Kay Ivey's 2024 signature unleashed $7,000 per-child credits for private tuition and homeschooling. Critics warn of drained resources from underfunded districts like those in Birmingham and Montgomery.

Friday, May 1, 2026
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