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2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Gerald Greene and 4 co-sponsors

HB 170 allocates $524 million from Alabama's Education Trust Fund to enhance school safety, broadband access, and support educational programs for students and communities.

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Bill Summary · HB 170

Summary of HB 170: Supplemental Appropriations from Education Trust Fund

Bill Number: HB 170
Title: Supplemental appropriations from Education Trust Fund for fiscal year ending September 30, 2025
Status: Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means Education
Introduced: April 02, 2025
Classification: Bill
Subject: Appropriations

Purpose and Intent

HB 170 aims to allocate supplemental appropriations totaling $524,276,588 from the Education Trust Fund for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. The bill is designed to support various educational initiatives, infrastructure improvements, and community programs across Alabama.

Key Provisions

The bill outlines specific allocations to various agencies and entities, including:

  1. State Board of Education: $133,000,000

    • $5,000,000 for TEAMS contracts
    • $28,000,000 for textbook adoption
    • $100,000,000 for school bus purchases or debt retirement

  2. State Department of Education: $161,114,000

    • $50,000,000 for school safety initiatives
    • $20,000,000 for College and Career Readiness Grants
    • $30,000,000 for Summer and Afterschool Programs
    • $10,000,000 for Struggling Readers initiatives

  3. Educational Television Commission: $4,000,000 for studio improvements.

  4. Council on the Arts: $2,100,000 for maintenance and renovation projects.

  5. Department of Economic and Community Affairs: $20,000,000 for broadband infrastructure in rural areas.

  6. Alabama Department of Revenue: $50,513,000 for Education Savings Accounts.

  7. Various educational institutions: Allocations for deferred maintenance and safety improvements, including:

    • Alabama Community College System: $28,861,836
    • Alabama A&M University: $3,222,688
    • University of Alabama System: $42,087,475

Impact

The bill is expected to significantly impact educational institutions, local boards of education, and community programs throughout Alabama. Key beneficiaries include:

  • Students and Educators: Enhanced resources for safety, technology, and educational materials.
  • Rural Communities: Improved access to broadband and technology training.
  • Cultural Institutions: Support for arts and community engagement initiatives.

Procedural Aspects

  • First Read Date: February 5, 2025
  • Current Status: Pending committee action in the House of Origin (Ways and Means Education).

Related Bills

  • SB 113: A companion bill that may address similar appropriations or initiatives.

This summary provides an overview of HB 170, highlighting its purpose, key provisions, and potential impact on education and community services in Alabama.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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