SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday introduced the Moseley family as a real-life example of how the state’s CHOOSE Act education savings account program is intended to work, placing a personal face on one of the most debated education initiatives in recent years.
During public remarks, Ivey described the Moseleys’ experience as “exactly what the CHOOSE Act supports,” highlighting the family’s decision to use the state-funded education savings account to pursue an educational option they believed best fit their child’s needs.
The CHOOSE Act, formally known as the Creating Hope and Opportunity for Our Students’ Education Act, allows eligible families to access state education funds for approved expenses outside traditional public schools. Those funds can be used for private school tuition, tutoring, curriculum materials, therapies and other educational services.
Ivey framed the Moseleys’ story as an example of parental empowerment, emphasizing that the program is designed to give families more control over how and where their children are educated.
“This is about giving parents the ability to choose what works for their child,” Ivey said, pointing to the Moseleys as evidence that the program is reaching families it was designed to serve.
Supporters of the CHOOSE Act argue that education savings accounts provide flexibility for students who may not thrive in a one-size-fits-all system. They say the program expands opportunity, particularly for families seeking specialized instruction, faith-based education or alternatives to underperforming schools.
Critics, however, continue to raise concerns about the program’s impact on public education funding and oversight. Education advocates and some lawmakers argue that redirecting public dollars to private options could weaken already strained public school systems, particularly in rural and low-income communities.
By introducing the Moseley family, Ivey signaled her administration’s intent to elevate personal success stories as the debate continues. The governor has consistently defended the CHOOSE Act as a long-term investment in student success and family choice.
As implementation moves forward, families like the Moseleys are likely to remain central to the administration’s messaging—serving as examples of how state policy translates into individual educational decisions across Alabama.
