Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:22 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:22:19 GMT
Ten schools in North Alabama made the state's failing schools list under a new Alabama law that lets parents receive tax credits for sending their children to a better school.More >>
Ten schools in North Alabama made the state's failing schools list under a new Alabama law that lets parents receive tax credits for sending their children to a better school.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:56 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:56:14 GMT
Under the Accountability Act, parents can get tax credits worth about $3,500 annually if they choose to send their child to a private school. More >>
Parents discuss their child's academic future after the state releases list that reveals nine schools in North Alabama are considered failing schools.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:30 PM EDT2013-06-19 01:30:07 GMT
The man accused of killing an 8-month old baby made an appearance in court Tuesday.More >>
The man accused of killing an 8-month old baby made an appearance in court Tuesday.More >>
LAWRENCE COUNTY, AL (WAFF) -
On Thursday, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals will hear arguments over tax provisions some say violate student rights in Lawrence County.
The complaint states because of the way property taxes are divided, poor students in predominantly black areas don't get the same opportunities in the classroom as other students.
The lawsuit is on behalf of African American school kids in Sumter County, plus black and white students in Lawrence County.
A federal judge ruled against this claim last year.
The lawsuit is on behalf of African American school kids in Sumter County, plus black and white students in Lawrence County.
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