State lawmakers could decide the fate of Alabama’s financially struggling Pre-paid Affordable College Tuition program during this session of the Legislature.

About 100 parents with the Save PACT organization rallied their cause in Montgomery Tuesday morning. They’re trying to send a message to State Lawmakers to honor the program and provide tuition for people enrolled in PACT.

“We’re not asking for a handout. We’re not asking for a bailout. We’re asking the state of Alabama to honor the contract that we’ve honored. That’s all we’re asking,” said PACT holdier Kevin Shubird.

He was among the parents who took part in the Save PACT rally on the State House steps before meeting one-on-one with Lawmakers.

“I wanted to protect the scholarships I gave my children. But when I go to bed at night, I feel 45,000 kids and that’s why I’m here.” said Patti Lambert, President of Save PACT.

State Representative Greg Wren, R-Montgomery, has pre-filed several bills regarding PACT.

One of Rep. Wren’s bills will provide four years of college tuition for current participants.

The PACT program stopped accepting new enrollments when money troubles first became apparent in 2009.

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