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SB 111

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2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Bill 111 allocates $375M to enhance K-12 education and $80M for Education Savings Accounts in Alabama, boosting educational opportunities for students and families.

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Bill Summary · SB 111

Summary of Senate Bill 111 (SB 111)

Overview

Senate Bill 111, titled the Educational Opportunities Reserve Fund, transfers for fiscal year 2025, was introduced on February 5, 2025, and has been enacted as of May 6, 2025. The bill primarily focuses on appropriations from the Educational Opportunities Reserve Fund to support educational initiatives in Alabama.

Purpose and Intent

The main purpose of SB 111 is to allocate significant funding from the Educational Opportunities Reserve Fund to enhance educational opportunities and support various educational programs in Alabama. The bill aims to provide initial funding for the Renewing Alabama's Investment in Student Excellence (RAISE) Fund and the Creating Hope and Opportunity for Our Students' Education (CHOOSE) Act Fund.

Key Provisions

The bill includes the following key provisions:

  1. Funding Transfers:

    • $375 million will be transferred to the Renewing Alabama's Investment in Student Excellence (RAISE) Fund.
    • Up to $80 million will be allocated to the Creating Hope and Opportunity for Our Students' Education (CHOOSE) Act Fund.

  2. Conditions for Effectiveness:

    • The transfer of funds to the RAISE Fund is contingent upon the enactment of either House Bill 533 or Senate Bill 305 during the 2025 Regular Session.

  3. Reversion Clause:

    • Any unspent funds from the CHOOSE Act Fund that are not obligated for Education Savings Accounts by October 1, 2025, will revert back to the Educational Opportunities Reserve Fund.

  4. Effective Date:

    • The act becomes effective immediately upon enactment.

Impact

The enactment of SB 111 is expected to have a significant impact on educational funding in Alabama, specifically targeting:
- K-12 Education: The RAISE Fund aims to improve educational outcomes and provide resources for local education agencies.
- Education Savings Accounts: The CHOOSE Act Fund will support parents of eligible students by funding Education Savings Accounts, allowing for greater flexibility in educational choices.

Procedural Timeline

  • February 5, 2025: Bill introduced and referred to the Senate Committee on Finance and Taxation Education.
  • April 10, 2025: Passed in the Senate after amendments.
  • April 24, 2025: Passed in the House with further amendments.
  • April 29, 2025: Delivered to the Governor for signature.
  • May 6, 2025: Enacted into law.

Conclusion

Senate Bill 111 represents a strategic investment in Alabama's educational framework, aiming to enhance funding for critical educational initiatives. By transferring substantial resources from the Educational Opportunities Reserve Fund, the bill seeks to foster improved educational outcomes and provide families with more options in their children's education.

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

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