"Alabama Governor Proposes $100 Million School Choice Plan and Education Savings Account Act"

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey and supporting senators have proposed a $100 million plan to introduce education savings accounts (ESAs) in the state, potentially providing up to $7,000 per student for families who opt out of sending their children to their local public schools. The plan prioritizes support for low-income families and students with disabilities, with the goal of eventually making the ESA program universal. Participating schools and vendors would directly bill the Alabama Department of Revenue for approved educational expenses, and participating students would be required to take standardized tests.