The bill proposes supplemental appropriations totaling $524,276,588 from the Education Trust Fund for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, aimed at enhancing educational initiatives across Alabama. Key allocations include $28 million for Local Boards of Education, $136 million for one-time expenses within the Department of Education, and significant funding for broadband infrastructure, school safety, and career readiness programs. Other notable appropriations include $55.8 million to the Alabama Community College System and $54.3 million to the University of Alabama System, along with funds designated for arts, libraries, and workforce development. Specific provisions for fund usage include $10 million for College and Career Readiness Grants and $30 million for the Summer and Afterschool Program.
Additionally, the bill SB113 introduces new legal language to strengthen environmental protection measures by requiring state agencies to conduct comprehensive environmental impact assessments before approving new development projects. This amendment aims to ensure thorough evaluation of potential environmental consequences. The bill also removes outdated provisions that allowed expedited project approvals without adequate environmental review, specifically deleting exemptions for small-scale developments from environmental assessments. Overall, SB113 seeks to enhance educational funding while promoting sustainable development practices within the state.