AL HB236

Appropriates $275,100,000 from the Education Trust Fund Advancement and Technology Fund to Alabama public higher education institutions for FY2026, with largest allocations to Alabama Community College System ($102.6M), University of Alabama System ($63.7M), and Auburn University ($30.6M)

Allocates $570,000,000 to the Department of Education for distribution to 143 local school boards, charter schools, and other educational entities, with amounts ranging from $29,851 (Freedom Prep Academy) to $37,491,209 (Mobile County); includes $2,000,000 for teacher professional development through Ed Farm Classroom of Tomorrow

Provides $4,900,000 for targeted school projects including outdoor classrooms, security cameras, roof repairs, CTE programs, and facility improvements at specific schools across 19 districts

Creates $150,000,000 matching grant program for regional career technology centers, requiring collaboration between at least two local education agencies or partnerships with community colleges, with sliding-scale matching requirements up to 50% based on local financial capacity

Unexpended funds carry forward to subsequent fiscal years; effective immediately upon Governor's approval; passed House 105-0 on March 12, 2026