Alabama's CHOOSE Act: Apply by March 31st

0:00Families in Alabama have until March 31st to apply or renew for the state's Tuesday Act School Choice Program, which covers the 20. 26.27. Governor K.I.V. is urging everyone eligible to get their applications in soon, whether it's a first-time submission or a renewal. The program helps pay for things like private school tuition, tutoring, and educational therapies. Students at participating schools can get up to $7,000 each, while homeschoolers qualify for $2,000 per student, capped. At $4,000 per family, a recent budget boost means even more families can join. Over 23,000 students have already benefited, and numbers are climbing as more families opt-in. Officials highlight success stories, like homeschool families thriving with the funds. Income limits are still in place this year, but they'll be lifted starting the 2027-28 school year if funding holds. Applications go online and must be in by midnight on March 31st, with award notices out by April 15th.

1:01Verification of school enrollment is due by June 30th, 2026, so funds can start flowing July 1st. If you're eligible, now's the time to apply and secure that choice for your kids. Local news, powered by AI. This is Birmingham News Today.