HB155 Summary

• Appropriates funds for public education in Alabama for fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, including support, maintenance, development, debt service, and capital outlay through the Education Trust Fund and other specified funding sources.

• Allocates $4.16 billion to Foundation Program for K-12 public schools, $339.4 million for transportation, and $27.1 million for at-risk student programs, with detailed salary matrices and funding divisors specified by grade level.

• Provides $976 million to two-year college system for operations, adult education, workforce development, and dual enrollment programs across Alabama's community and technical colleges.

• Funds $1.63 billion to State Department of Education for administrative services, special education, student assessments, technology initiatives, and teacher professional development programs.

• Appropriates $3.91 billion to public universities (Alabama, Auburn, UAB, etc.) for operations, maintenance, auxiliary enterprises, and restricted funds, with additional funding for research and specialized programs.