- Education in State Constitution: Article XIV: Sections 256-270
- Education in State Code: Title 16: Chapters 1-69
- State Board Members: 9 Members; Elected; 4-year term
- Education Authorities: DoEd: State Board; State Superintendent
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Alabama has a Department of Education, a State Board, and a State Superintendent. The State Board consists of 9 members elected to 4-year terms.
Every state sets its own school choice rules, and Alabama is no exception. The NWEF School Choice Index scores Alabama on 17 measures, from open enrollment to education savings accounts, then ranks it against all 50 states. Open any category below to see where Alabama earns points and where it falls short.
Alabama scores well on homeschooling and online learning. Its biggest gaps are charter school access and open enrollment.
Scored from state law · as of August 2026
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