Bill > HB240

This bill appropriates $16,300,159 from Alabama's Education Trust Fund to Tuskegee University for its educational programs during the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, with at least $2,000,000 specifically designated for the state's matching contribution to agricultural research and extension services. The bill acknowledges Tuskegee University's unique historical relationship with the state, stemming from its establishment by the Legislature in 1881 and ongoing state involvement through gubernatorial appointments to its board and the ex officio membership of the State Superintendent of Education, justifying its distinct funding treatment compared to other private or public institutions. The appropriation is contingent upon Tuskegee University adhering to Alabama's Budget and Financial Control Act and Budget Management Act, and requires the submission of an operations plan, an audited financial statement for the 2025 fiscal year, and quarterly and end-of-year performance reports to the Director of Finance, who will then forward these to the Legislative Council. This act is set to take effect on October 1, 2026.

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