Bill > SB112

This bill provides appropriations from the Education Trust Fund for supporting, maintaining, and developing public education in Alabama for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. The bill allocates funding across multiple areas of education, including state departments, local school boards, colleges and universities, and various educational programs. Key provisions include a base Foundation Program funding of $4,783,327,848 for local education agencies, with requirements for minimum hourly wages for employees and specific allocations for programs like the Math and Science Teacher Program, School Nurses Program, and the RAISE Act Program. The bill establishes a Base Funding Factor of $7,547 per student and includes weighted allocations for students in poverty, special education, English language learners, and gifted students. Additionally, the bill provides funding for teacher professional development, mental health services, technology improvements, and various initiatives aimed at improving educational outcomes across Alabama's public education system. The appropriations cover everything from early childhood education to higher education institutions, with specific line-item allocations for research, special programs, and institutional support.

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