HB144 is a bill that provides conditional and supplemental appropriations from the Education Trust Fund for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, to various educational and community service entities in Alabama. The bill includes a conditional appropriation of $29,998,245, which is contingent upon the repeal of the Distressed Institutions of Higher Education Revolving Loan Program by HB415 or similar legislation. Of this amount, $15,000,000 is designated for the K-12 Capital Grant Program to support school systems with capital projects, maintenance, or technology needs, and $14,998,245 is allocated to the Executive Commission on Community Services Grants. The bill also proposes supplemental appropriations totaling $651,202,906 for a variety of purposes, such as insurance, education programs, infrastructure assessments, healthcare sciences, and capital projects. Noteworthy allocations include $50,000,000 for the CHOOSE Act Fund to finance Education Savings Accounts and $15,000,000 for the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences, subject to the adoption of a protective policy.

Furthermore, HB144 specifies funding for universities, community colleges, arts councils, public health departments, and other entities for one-time expenses, maintenance, and capital projects. For instance, Auburn University at Montgomery is set to receive $5,250,000, and the University of South Alabama is allocated $23,000,000. The Alabama Community College System is granted $112,390,057 for various initiatives, including the establishment of the Alabama Energy Infrastructure Training Center. The bill also supports cultural and historical projects, such as the Clotilda Project and the renovation of Historic Old State Bank, and health-related initiatives like a rural dental clinic residency program. Amendments to the bill include updated dates for the Senate and House actions, with insertions marking the dates as 02-May-24 and 09-May-24, respectively. The bill is intended to take effect immediately upon its enactment.

Statutes affected:
Enrolled: 29-4-51