The bill proposes supplemental appropriations from the Education Trust Fund Advancement and Technology Fund for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, totaling $342,125,000 for public institutions of higher education, with specific allocations of $126,530,406 for the Alabama Community College System and $80,045,407 for the University of Alabama System. Additionally, it allocates $807,866,080 to the Department of Education and various educational boards, including the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind and the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering. The bill also includes a reappropriation of $35,057,322 in unexpended and reverted funds from the previous fiscal year, emphasizing the enhancement of educational facilities and resources across Alabama.

Key insertions in the bill specify funding allocations for various local education boards and projects, such as $100,000 for gymnasium bleachers at Goodwyn Junior High School and $1,500,000 for field renovations at JAG High School. It also includes provisions for matching grants to local education agencies for developing regional career technology centers, with a total of $100,000,000 allocated for this purpose. Notably, funds appropriated for Pell City cannot be utilized until after January 1, 2026, when a new board of education is established. The act aims to improve educational infrastructure and resources, particularly focusing on technology and professional development for teachers, and is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

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