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HB 171

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2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jackson Sayama

HB 171 allocates $1.25 billion from the Education Trust Fund to enhance Alabama's public colleges and local school districts, improving educational resources statewide.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · HB 171

Summary of HB 171 - Supplemental Appropriations from the Education Trust Fund

Bill Overview

Bill Number: HB 171
Title: Supplemental appropriations from the Education Trust Fund Advancement and Technology Fund to various school systems and colleges and universities, and other entities for fiscal year ending September 30, 2025
Introduced: May 15, 2025
Status: Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means Education
Classification: Bill
Subject: Appropriations

Purpose and Intent

HB 171 aims to provide supplemental funding from the Education Trust Fund Advancement and Technology Fund to support various educational institutions and entities in Alabama for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. The bill seeks to enhance educational resources and infrastructure across the state, ensuring that public institutions of higher education and local school systems receive necessary financial support.

Key Provisions

  1. Total Appropriations:

    • Public Institutions of Higher Education: $342,125,000
    • Department of Education and Other Entities: $907,875,000
    • Reappropriation of Unexpended Funds: $35,057,322 from the previous fiscal year

  2. Distribution of Funds:

    • Higher Education Allocations: The bill specifies allocations to various universities and colleges, including:
      • University of Alabama: $41,610,878
      • Auburn University: $37,876,092
      • Alabama State University: $4,380,745
      • Alabama Community College System: $7,901,761
      • Additional allocations to other institutions totaling $126,530,406.
  • Local Education Agencies: The Department of Education will allocate funds to local boards of education, with specific amounts designated for various school districts, including:
    • Birmingham City: $24,701,397
    • Mobile County: $61,027,021
    • Jefferson County: $43,341,249
    • Numerous other districts receiving varying amounts based on need.

Impact

The passage of HB 171 would significantly impact:
- Public Institutions of Higher Education: Providing essential funding to improve facilities, programs, and services.
- Local School Districts: Enabling districts to enhance educational offerings, support student needs, and improve overall educational outcomes.
- Specialized Educational Entities: Supporting institutions like the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind and the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering.

Procedural Aspects

  • The bill was introduced on May 15, 2025, and has been read for the first time.
  • It is currently pending action in the House Committee on Ways and Means Education as of February 5, 2025.

Related Legislation

  • SB 114: A companion bill that may address similar appropriations or educational funding issues.

This summary provides a comprehensive overview of HB 171, highlighting its purpose, key provisions, and potential impacts on education in Alabama.

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

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