HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Huntsville City School Board Member Andrea Alvarez wants to put an end to the CHOOSE Act in Alabama, arguing that it hurts public schools.

Alvarez stated that the act is diverting funding away from public schools, which is a violation of state law.

"I personally just think it's inherently wrong that we have two different systems: one that has transparency and accountability to taxpayers, and one that does not," Alvarez said.

The CHOOSE Act, passed in 2024, is a law that gives families $7,000 per student to use toward private school tuition. Lawmakers at the time argued that it provides families with more access to choosing the education their child receives.

It is in effect for the first time in the 2025-2026 school year, and Alvarez is looking to garner more

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