Bill > SB114

This bill provides supplemental appropriations for education and technology in Alabama for the fiscal year 2025. The bill allocates $342,125,000 from the Education Trust Fund to various public higher education institutions, with distributions ranging from $1,231,650 for Tuskegee University to $80,045,407 for the University of Alabama System. Additionally, the bill appropriates $807,866,080 to the Department of Education and related educational entities, which includes detailed funding allocations to local school districts and educational organizations across Alabama. A notable provision is $100,000,000 dedicated to creating matching grants for regional career technology centers, where local education agencies can receive funding with a maximum 50% match requirement. The bill also reappropriates $35,057,322 of unexpended funds from the previous fiscal year to specific local boards of education. Importantly, any funds not expended in the current fiscal year will be carried forward for their original purpose, and the act becomes effective immediately upon passage. The funding aims to support educational infrastructure, technology advancement, professional development, and career education across various Alabama educational institutions.

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