Bill requiring athletic eligibility for CHOOSE Act recipients goes to Gov. Kay Ivey

By: Andrea Tinker

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: April 10, 2026

Words: 619

Last Updated: 4 hours, 35 minutes ago

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The Alabama House of Representatives Thursday passed a bill that would prohibit athletic ineligibility for students who receive CHOOSE Act funds.

SB 342, sponsored by Sen. Clyde Chambliss, R-Prattville, would allow students who receive money from the CHOOSE Act, a voucher-like program providing money that can be used for private school tuition, to maintain athletic eligibility after transferring to a high school.

“The governor had proposed this bill, actually she mentioned it in her …

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