Five proposed charter schools make their case as Alabama sector grows
April 20, 2026
A new wave of proposed charter schools is making its case to Alabama communities.
Senate panel moves on Britt’s social media bill
April 15, 2026
In the wake of landmark rulings against social media giants, the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee advanced bipartisan legislation Tuesday that would require mental health warning labels on social media platforms.
Long list of education bills die in legislative session
April 14, 2026
The 2026 legislative session ended last week, and while lawmakers passed more than four dozen education-related bills, a long list of others did not make it to the finish line.
Anthem, Ten Commandments, CHOOSE Act bills cross ‘finish line’
April 10, 2026
Alabama lawmakers approved several education-related bills on the final day of the 2026 legislative session, advancing measures affecting public schools, colleges and universities, school athletics and graduation requirements.
CHOOSE Act draws record 49,000 student applications
April 9, 2026
Nearly 49,000 students applied for Alabama’s education savings account program for the 2026-27 school year, Gov. Kay Ivey announced Wednesday, well above last year’s 37,000 students.
‘Gulf of America’ bill passed by Alabama lawmakers
April 7, 2026
After delaying a vote before spring break, the Alabama Senate has awarded final passage to a bill renaming, for state purposes, the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America.
Lawmakers pass education bills, leave dozens more pending in session’s final days
April 6, 2026
With just three days left in the legislative session, Alabama lawmakers last week gave final passage to a wave of education bills and the budget package, while leaving more than three dozen others still in play.
Senate committee passes education budget, bonus for education retirees
April 2, 2026
The Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee on Wednesday (April 1) approved the FY27 $12.4 billion Education Trust Fund budget package, adding a one-time bonus for education retirees equal to $1 per month for each year of service.
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