Bill > SB109

This bill provides a unique appropriation of $15,816,579 from Alabama's Education Trust Fund to Tuskegee University for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, recognizing the institution's special status as a private university with strong historical ties to the state. The bill highlights Tuskegee University's distinctive relationship with Alabama, noting that it was established by legislative acts in 1881 and 1892, has state-appointed board members, and has received legislative appropriations since its founding. Of the total appropriation, at least $2,000,000 is specifically designated for agricultural research and extension service state matching funds. The bill requires Tuskegee University to submit an operations plan with performance indicators, an audited financial statement, and quarterly reports to the Director of Finance, who will review these documents before releasing the funds. The appropriation is subject to various state financial control acts and is intended to support public education in Alabama. The bill will become effective on October 1, 2025, and underscores the unique funding approach for Tuskegee University, which is treated differently from both private schools and public universities in the state.

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