Alabama opens program that lets parents tap money for private school funding

Starting Thursday, eligible Alabama families can apply for a new state program that provides state funds to help pay for private school tuition, home school costs and other education expenses next school year. ...The CHOOSE Act, or Creating Hope and Opportunity for Our Students’ Education Act of 2024, will provide eligible families with as much as $7,000 in state money through education savings accounts for private school tuition or costs at a participating school. Parents could also get up to $2,000 for home school expenses. Families can find more information about the program at chooseact.alabama.gov.

Reference: www.waff.com

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Huntsville City Schools Security Protocols

New security protocols approved for Huntsville City Schools

...agreement between the Huntsville City School Board and Huntsville Police, granting officers access to school security cameras and entry to schools with key fobs. ... a tracking mechanism in place to tell you who logged in, what did they capture? And I want that reported back to the city council.”

HPD agreed to a report showing this data, saying there will be an audit after 30 days of implementation ...

Reference: whnt.com

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Rocket City Trash Pandas hand out scholarships to Tennessee Valley students

The Rocket City Trash Pandas are pitching in to give local high school seniors a leg up when paying for college.

Four local seniors are now getting $2,000 to help further their education.

Sprocket made a surprise visit to each of the student’s schools to present them with the award. That money can now be used to help pay for trade school, community college, or a 4-year-program.

Reference: www.waff.com

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