Governor Kay Ivey highlighted the Moseley family of Wilcox County this month as an example of Alabama families using the CHOOSE Act, the state’s education savings account (ESA) program.
Laura Moseley has two children, Christopher “Cayden,” a 10th grader, and Kynslie, a seventh grader, who attend Wilcox Academy.
“Laura Moseley’s story embodies exactly what the CHOOSE Act was created to support: parents making the best choices for their children,” said Ivey.
“Families like the Moseleys, rooted in their communities and committed to giving their children the best chance to succeed, deserve options. I am proud to see the CHOOSE Act opening doors for families across Alabama, and particularly in my hometown of Camden.”
Born and raised in Camden, Moseley has worked as a bank teller for 17 years and said she values her small-town community and faith. She said she wanted to provide a safe and supportive environment for her children similar to the one she experienced growing up.
Moseley encouraged other parents to consider the program. “The CHOOSE Act is the way to go – my family truly benefitted. This opportunity is a blessing and is here for a reason. I wanted my children to have a personable, hands-on education, and thanks to the CHOOSE Act, they now have an education that works best for them.”
According to the governor’s office, the Moseley household stays busy with the children’s activities. Cayden participates in football, basketball and track, while Kynslie enjoys reading and math.
Moseley added, “Now, the sky is the limit. Governor Ivey opened doors with this opportunity and it shows that she really cares and wants the best for the people of Alabama. The CHOOSE Act is here to help real Alabama families – take a chance and apply.”
The CHOOSE Act allows eligible families to use ESA funds for approved educational expenses, including curriculum, textbooks, workbooks, educational software, computers, school supplies and certain tutoring or school fees.
With assistance from the program, Moseley said she was able to purchase a new computer and printer to support her children’s after-school learning at home.
The Moseleys are among tens of thousands of families statewide receiving support through the CHOOSE Act.
Ivey has recently highlighted families from Montgomery, Dothan and Birmingham and has said she plans to continue sharing examples of families participating in the program.
The CHOOSE Act provides refundable income tax credits, known as education savings accounts, to support eligible K-12 students in Alabama. Funds may be used for tuition, fees and other qualified education expenses at approved education service providers.
According to the state, the renewing family application portal for the 2026–27 academic year opens December 15, 2025, with applications for new families opening January 2, 2026. Both portals close March 31, and award notifications are scheduled for April 15, 2026.
Since applications opened in January 2025, students from every Alabama county have applied for CHOOSE Act funding, totaling 36,873 students.
Funding levels include $7,000 per eligible student enrolled in a participating school and $2,000 per participating student enrolled in a home education program, with a maximum of $4,000 per family.
The Alabama Department of Revenue reported that more than 23,000 students were approved for funding this year, representing more than $124 million in ESAs supporting school choice across the state.
Sherri Blevins is a staff writer for Yellowhammer News. You may contact her at [email protected].
