SB165 Bill Summary

• Appropriates funds for public education support, maintenance, and development in Alabama for fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, including debt service and capital outlay.

• Establishes funding from multiple sources including Education Trust Fund (ETF), federal and local funds, and various earmarked trust funds totaling approximately $11.5 billion across K-12 schools, community colleges, and universities.

• Allocates $4.17 billion in ETF funding to local boards of education for the Foundation Program, including teacher salaries, transportation, and at-risk student programs with specified per-student funding rates.

• Provides appropriations to state agencies and higher education institutions including funding for workforce development, student financial aid, health professions training, and specialized educational programs.

• Includes provisions for fund management, transfers to state personnel departments, employee insurance rates at $930/month, and allows local school boards flexibility in spending line items while maintaining teacher unit allocations.