With new state funding on the way, Alabama school districts could soon be hiring more reading specialists, expanding summer programs or offering targeted support for English learners.
House Bill 477, one of the biggest issues of the session, pitted Alfa against some of the state’s health care establishment, including Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and the American Cancer Society.
After hours of procedural delays at the Alabama Senate, lawmakers on Tuesday approved a record-high $3.8 billion General Fund budget for 2026, sending it to Gov. Kay Ivey’s desk for final approval.
The record $12.2 billion Education Trust Fund budget was transmitted to Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday. The Senate quickly concurred Tuesday afternoon (April 29) with
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An Alabama House committee on Tuesday approved a $12.1 billion education budget package, including an additional $80 million for the state’s new school choice program, nearly doubling the original allocation.
Two bills that aim to increase safety guardrails for minors using smartphones and tablets are expected to be taken up by members of the Alabama House this week in committee after passing out of the Senate last week.
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