The bill proposes supplemental appropriations from the Education Trust Fund Advancement and Technology Fund for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, totaling $275,100,000 for public institutions of higher education, including specific allocations for the Alabama Community College System, Alabama A&M University, and Auburn University. Additionally, it allocates $570,000,000 to the Department of Education for distribution to local boards of education, with detailed funding amounts for various city and county school systems across Alabama. New legal language specifies these allocations, including amounts for cities like Alabaster City, Birmingham City, and Mobile County, as well as appropriations for charter schools and specialized institutions such as the Alabama School of Math and Science and the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind. Notably, there are no deletions from current law in the text provided.

Moreover, the bill designates $2 million for teacher professional development managed by the Ed Farm Classroom of Tomorrow, ensuring funds are used to enhance instructional quality. It also allocates $150 million for matching grants to local education agencies to develop regional career technology centers, emphasizing collaboration with community colleges. The State Superintendent is responsible for overseeing the grant process and prioritizing proposals from agencies that have not received full funding in the past. The bill allows for the carryover of unspent funds into the next fiscal year and will take effect immediately upon the Governor's approval.

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