Last verified: October 2026
Can a Birmingham family pay for tests, evaluations & test prep with a CHOOSE Act ESA?
Yes. Standardized and nationally recognized assessments, AP exams, preparatory courses and initial evaluation fees.
CHOOSE Act ESA, enrolled ($7,000)Approved expense
Standardized and nationally recognized assessments, AP exams, preparatory courses and initial evaluation fees.
CHOOSE Act ESA, home education ($2,000)Approved expense
Same.
Accountability Act SGO scholarshipNot payable
Not covered.
What rules apply to tests, evaluations & test prep?
- Participating schools must test funded students every year with a standardized, norm-referenced or aptitude test of their choice.
- Students with disabilities for whom testing is not appropriate are exempt.
What counts and what doesn't
| Counts, under these rules | Doesn't count |
|---|---|
| Participating schools must test funded students every year with a standardized, norm-referenced or aptitude test of their choice. | Fees outside the funded academic year |
| Students with disabilities for whom testing is not appropriate are exempt. |
What does this look like in Jefferson and Shelby counties?
ALDOR lists 24 exam or assessment providers statewide; school testing fees can also be paid as a school fee.
Source: ClassWallet, CHOOSE Act Alabama Parent Guide 2026-2027; CHOOSE Act (Act 2024-21). A summary, not legal advice; ALDOR's rules and ClassWallet's review decide each purchase.