The bill proposes supplemental appropriations from the Education Trust Fund Advancement and Technology Fund for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, totaling $273,700,000 for public institutions of higher education in Alabama, including specific allocations for the Alabama Community College System and the University of Alabama System. Additionally, it allocates $726,300,000 to the Department of Education and various educational boards, such as the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind and the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering. New legal language inserted into the bill specifies allocations for city and county school systems, including Alabaster City, Auburn City, and Mobile County, aimed at supporting local education initiatives and ensuring equitable distribution of funds across the state.

The bill also designates specific amounts for various educational initiatives, including $138,831 for Empower Community School, $76,648 for AL Aerospace and Aviation, and $258,690 for Covenant Academy of Mobile. It allocates $2,000,000 for Teacher Professional Development, which will be distributed by the Alabama Department of Education to enhance instructional quality and student learning. Notably, the bill stipulates that these funds cannot be expended without prior approval from the State Superintendent of Education. Additionally, it allows unspent funds from the current fiscal year to be carried forward for their intended purpose and requires the State Superintendent to report on the initiative to legislative committees by October 1, 2025. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 29-9-4
Engrossed: 29-9-4
Enrolled: 29-9-4