HB141 - Education Budget Summary

• Appropriates funds for support, maintenance, development, and debt service of public education in Alabama for fiscal year ending September 30, 2020.

• Total appropriations paid from Education Trust Fund (ETF), Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Fund, Impaired Drivers Trust Fund, and other specified education funds.

• Establishes Foundation Program funding with specific salary matrices for instructional staff and school nurses; allocates funds for classroom instructional support including textbooks, materials, technology, and professional development.

• Includes appropriations for community colleges ($936.8 million), higher education institutions, and specialized education programs including early childhood education, special education, career-technical training, and distance learning.

• Becomes effective October 1, 2019, with extensive reporting requirements for various entities regarding expenditures and educational benefits provided through appropriated funds.