HB171 Summary

• Appropriates funds for Alabama public education support, maintenance, development, debt service, and capital outlay for fiscal year ending September 30, 2018.

• Allocates $4.834 billion to local boards of education through the Foundation Program, including $3.636 billion from the Education Trust Fund for teacher salaries, instructional support, and operations.

• Provides $1.016 billion to the Alabama Community College System for operations, workforce development, technical education, and dual enrollment programs.

• Funds various state education agencies including the State Department of Education ($1.616 billion), higher education institutions ($6.642 billion combined), and specialized education programs.

• Includes a 4% salary increase for state employees (capped at $3.8 million from Education Trust Fund), sets State Employees' Insurance Board rate at $930/month per full-time employee, and establishes specific allocations for programs like Alabama Reading Initiative and workforce training.