MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey announced on Tuesday that the CHOOSE Act’s Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) are fully funded and ready for use for the 2025-2026 academic year. The program, designed to provide Alabama families with flexible educational funding options, will support more than 23,000 students this year.
The CHOOSE Act, passed earlier this year, allows families to apply for state-funded ESAs to help cover costs associated with educational needs such as private school tuition, home education, tutoring, educational therapies, and other qualified expenses. Funds are distributed through ClassWallet, the platform selected by the Alabama Department of Revenue (ALDOR) to manage and disburse the accounts.
Governor Ivey highlighted the program’s strong start in its inaugural year.
“Our CHOOSE Act education savings accounts are officially ready to support thousands of Alabama families and students with their unique educational needs,” said Ivey. “In just the first year, our state’s ESA program is incredibly popular, providing opportunity, flexibility and choice when it comes to our children’s education.”
Families approved for funding will begin receiving communications from ClassWallet around July 1, including information on how to access and manage their ESA funds. The email will also include webinar details for those seeking additional support and guidance.
