Why Alabama’s governor is backing voucher students in sport: How the CHOOSE Act is being tested in court

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey and House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter have filed a court case challenging a policy by the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) that bars students using the CHOOSE Act from participating in school sports during their first year. The CHOOSE Act provides state-funded support for families to access private, public, or homeschooling options. The legal dispute centres on whether such financial aid should affect student-athlete eligibility, with over 23,000 students currently enrolled in the programme.