Watch: Let’s hope next week’s school choice discussion offers parents a real choice on schools

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January 28, 2022

This is the last day of “Alabama School Choice Week,” and not a real word was spoken on school choice by our elected representatives.

Reportedly, State Senator Del Marsh (R-Anniston) is working on some version of a school choice bill. Let’s hope it offers real choice.

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Dale Jackson is a contributing writer to Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9AM weekdays on WVNN and on Talk 99.5 from 10AM to noon.

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