HB145 Engrossed is a comprehensive education funding bill for the state of Alabama, detailing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. The bill allocates funds from the State Treasury, including the Education Trust Fund (ETF) and other specified funds, to support public education, workforce development, and various educational programs and initiatives. It includes specific appropriations for different branches of the state, such as the Legislative Branch and the Executive Branch, with detailed breakdowns of funds for various departments and programs. New insertions in the bill include funding for programs like the Farm to School Program, Men's Hall of Fame, Alabama Center for the Arts, and public charter school startup grants. The bill also emphasizes workforce development through allocations for the STEM Council, the Alabama Workforce Training Center, and other related initiatives, with a focus on training Alabama residents and reflecting the state's racial and gender diversity in contracts for workforce training.

The bill further outlines appropriations for the Community College System Board of Trustees and specific community colleges for programs related to building renovations, technology and manufacturing, economic development, and workforce development. It includes insertions for new programs such as the LPN Programs, Career Tech Equipment, Short Term Credential Scholarship Program, Alabama Career Roadmap, and Hospitality Training. The bill mandates semi-annual reporting by the Chancellor of the Alabama Community College System on the expenditure of funds and introduces funding for the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering, the Accel Program, and the Alabama Cyber Range. Additionally, the bill addresses debt service payments, appropriations for various educational positions such as school nurses and technology coordinators, and the establishment of salary matrices for educators. It also details the transfer of funds to newly formed city school systems and the distribution of funds by the State Board of Education to ensure equitable educational opportunities.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 41-4-80, 41-19-1
Engrossed: 41-4-80, 41-19-1