Parent Choice Program News Today

Homeschooling parents in Alabama were ringing alarm bells in recent weeks over well-meaning legislation and over a jaw-dropping comment from their state’s highest-ranking election official.

Alabama is one of several states considering a change in law to grant public funds for homeschooling. But as one official admitted, the financial windfall will also bring additional scrutiny.

Alabama is one of several states considering a change in law to grant public funds for homeschooling. But as one official admitted, the financial windfall will also bring additional scrutiny.

Alabama often falls near the bottom among states when it comes to school standardized test scores. One state lawmaker said that needs to change and proposed what he called the “ultimate” school choice bill to shake up the education system. Republican State Sen. Del Marsh of Anniston introduced a

Both proposals’ face a rocky road in the legislature as they put some key constituencies at odds.

Education officials said the legislation could divert money from public schools and lacked oversight.

Education officials said the legislation could divert money from public schools and lacked oversight.

Education officials said the legislation could divert money from public schools and lacked oversight.