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Your request for more information about the CHOOSE Act has been received, keep an eye on your inbox for details on who is eligible and how it can benefit your family.
The Choose Act makes refundable income tax credits called education savings accounts (ESAs) available to support every K-12 student in AL. This program will be established and implemented by the Alabama Department of Revenue, who will create the framework and funding process for the ESAs. Eligible families may use ESA funds to cover tuition, fees, and other qualified expenses at approved education service providers.
Year 1: 2025-2026
Year 2: 2026-2027
Year 3: 2027-2028 and beyond
An “eligible student” for the credit is:
However, the term doesn’t include:
Starting from the 2025-2026 Academic Year, ESAs will be available in these amounts:
The CHOOSE Act sets up a system of refundable income tax credits and is managed by the Department of Revenue, aimed at parents of eligible students. These credits are meant to help cover the expenses of qualifying education. The Department of Revenue will establish education ESAs where the credit funds will be deposited. Participating parents can then use these funds to pay for approved educational expenses.
What can families spend the money on?
How does a student apply for access to the CHOOSE Act Funding?
According to the text of the
CHOOSE Act, the Department of Revenue is establishing a process for enrollment of the program. Both parents and schools will be required to agree to the terms and rules as outlined in the legislation.
Do I need to submit a renewal application for the CHOOSE Act?
Based on the text of the CHOOSE Act, there is no explicit requirement in the CHOOSE Act for submitting a renewal application for participation. The Alabama Department of Revenue mentions “participating students previously awarded in the prior academic year,” suggesting that students who received the credit in the previous year may continue to receive it without the need for a renewal application. However, since updates and clarifications are still forthcoming, make sure to stay informed about any additional information released regarding renewal requirements for the tax credit.
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Parent applications will be available on January 2nd.
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