SB184 Summary

• Appropriates funds for Alabama public education support, maintenance, and development for fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, including debt service and capital outlay from the Education Trust Fund and other specified sources.

• Allocates $4.58 billion to local boards of education for the Foundation Program, transportation, at-risk student programs, and school nurse positions with specified salary matrices.

• Provides $1.05 billion for the two-year college system covering operations, maintenance, workforce development, and dual enrollment programs.

• Appropriates $1.58 billion to state universities including University of Alabama, Auburn, Troy, and other institutions for operations, research, and auxiliary enterprises.

• Includes funding for debt service ($21.3 million), teacher professional development, special education, early intervention services, rehabilitation services, and various educational initiatives including workforce training and career technical education.