Parents get more say in school choice starting in January

Beginning January 2, families can apply for up to $7,000 per child to help cover private school tuition, thanks to the new school choice legislation passed earlier this year.

) - Starting in January, families in Alabama will have more options when it comes to their children’s education. With the “ Choose Act ” going into effect next school year, more families will be able to send their children to private schools using state-funded Education Savings Accounts .

For now, the program is limited to certain groups. The first 500 ESAs will be reserved for students with disabilities and their siblings. Next, priority goes to children of active-duty military service members.

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