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, including specific allocations for the Alabama Community College System and the University of Alabama System. Additionally, it allocates $807,866,080 to the Department of Education and various educational boards, such as the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind and the Alabama School of Fine Arts. The bill also includes a reappropriation of $35,057,322 in unexpended and reverted funds from the previous fiscal year, ensuring that resources are effectively utilized for educational improvements.

Key insertions in the bill specify funding for various local education boards and projects, including $100,000 for gymnasium bleachers at Goodwyn Junior High School, $1,000,000 for HVAC and window upgrades at Bear Elementary Magnet, and $1,500,000 for field renovations at JAG High School. It also establishes matching grants totaling $100,000,000 for local education agencies to develop regional career technology centers, with matching requirements based on financial capacity. Certain appropriations, such as $4,486,669 for Pell City, are restricted until after January 1, 2026, when a new board of education is appointed. The bill mandates that unexpended funds carry forward for their intended purpose and takes effect immediately upon passage.

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