Alabama Senate approves death penalty for child rape, sends bill to Gov. Ivey
Some lawmakers raised concerns about the irreversible nature of capital punishment.
Alabama’s Semiquincentennial Schools: teaching history, civics and community
More than 500 Alabama schools have joined the effort to strengthen civic education, American history and community engagement in classrooms.
Senate approves bill requiring universities to plan for federal funding cuts
The bill directs universities to prepare a written plan for two scenarios: a 5% reduction in federal funding and a more severe 25% cut.
Alabama House committee advances bill expanding college-level math access in high school
Schools would be required to automatically enroll students in an advanced math pathway if they score proficiently.
Education officials outline cost pressures ahead of budget talks
Gov. Kay Ivey has proposed a record $10.5 billion education budget, but lawmakers are expected to make changes to that plan.
Montgomery Christian School sees growing interest as Alabama expands private school funding
School leaders say a newer education savings account program is helping open additional doors for families seeking a private education.
State suspends Bessemer school board from regular meetings during intervention
The state law governing intervention gives Mackey authority over a local board of education, despite the board being an elected body.
Britt pitches early investing as Trump Accounts launch
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt described Trump Accounts as a way to introduce children to investing at an early age.
Alabama House advances bill limiting screen time for young children
Alabama lawmakers advanced a bill to limit screen time in publicly funded child care and early learning programs.
Alabama’s Katie Collins named Finalist for National Teacher of the Year
Bluff Park Elementary School Teacher Katie Collins is only the second Alabama teacher to be named a national finalist.
School choice isn’t just private: Alabama public schools offer wide-ranging options
Jefferson County's public school system offers one of the most expansive public school choice models in Alabama.
Alabama withdraws from lawsuit after Trump administration proposes change to Biden-era gender classification
Attorney General Steve Marshall said the withdrawal followed the December proposal to remove gender dysphoria from the list of disabilities.
House Highlights: Death Penalty & Immigrant Arrest Bills
The House debates the death penalty and illegal immigrant arrests.
House passes final spending package, Alabama delegation split on DHS bill
All of Alabama's delegation supported a package to fund the departments of Defense, Health, and Education but split on the DHS bill.
CHOOSE Act no longer impacts athletic eligibility in private schools, AHSAA says
A controversy over how Alabama’s education savings accounts affect athletic eligibility appears to have been settled.
Lawmakers move quickly on education workforce, reading bills
Three education bills in the Legislature received approval in their first chamber on Thursday and moved to the second.
Alabama Senate moves swiftly through early session, but election-year tensions loom
Republican leaders say the calm start reflects a shared urgency among lawmakers during an election year.
Alabama Senate committee advances bill creating faster pathway for veterans to teach
“Veterans offer a unique perspective, which is needed across many careers, including in our classrooms,” Ivey said.
Power struggles and public comment fight divide Alabama Educational Television Commission
Commissioners clashed over how to appoint new members to the Educational Foundation Authority Board.
Alabama House education budget chairman targets outdated mandates, local control early in session
Alabama House education budget committee Chairman gives schools more autonomy and flexibility while adding more transparency for the public
Alabama Senate opens 2026 session with calm start, leaders signal debates ahead
Democrats draw firm lines on legislation they believe could restrict voting rights or shift attention away from funding public services.
Three Collins education bills head to Alabama Senate
Three education bills stalled on the Senate floor late in last year’s session.
State of the State: Ivey proposes 2% pay raise for Alabama educators, workers, highlights accomplishments
Ivey proposes 2% raises for both teachers and state workers. “Our teachers are certainly key to our success,” Ivey said.
Patrol vehicles to AI research: Alabama set to receive $102M in earmarks from latest spending package
The Senate advanced the roughly $175 billion three-bill package Monday by a vote of 80-13.
Some Alabama public charter schools not meeting enrollment projections, analysis shows
See the Alabama Public Charter School Commission enrollment analysis.
Baldwin Prep points toward the future of career technical education
Baldwin Prep opened in 2024 as a standalone high school that combines core academics with full-time career and technical training under one roof.
Parking issues in Montgomery for those doing business downtown
Downtown Montgomery workers weigh in on the public parking issues.
Tuberville talks improving education, preventing fraud at Forestry seminar
Improving education and preventing fraud in state government are among the top priorities for U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville.
‘Flawed system,’ Alabama leaders hopeful a reimbursement change could help struggling hospitals
A proposed change to reclassify rural hospitals under the wage index could help struggling hospitals survive in Alabama.
In Mobile, Alabama Board of Education previews legislative and policy issues
The Alabama State Board of Education met Thursday on the University of South Alabama campus for its January meeting, work session and retreat.
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