HB117 - Education Appropriations Bill Summary

• Appropriates funds for public education in Alabama for fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, including debt service and capital outlay from the Education Trust Fund and other specified state funds.

• Distributes approximately $4.8 billion to local boards of education through the Foundation Program, covering instruction, transportation, textbooks, and support services based on established salary matrices and funding divisors.

• Allocates over $1 billion to the Alabama Community College System for operations, maintenance, and specialized programs including workforce development, dual enrollment, and industry certification initiatives.

• Funds state universities and colleges with approximately $4 billion for operations and research, including specific allocations to University of Alabama System, Auburn University, and other state institutions.

• Includes conditional appropriations of $42.3 million contingent on fund availability and Governor approval for K-12 programs, community colleges, universities, and medical/nursing scholarships.