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AlabamaSB1132025 Regular SessionSenate

Education Trust Fund supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025

Sponsored By: Arthur Orr (Republican)

Enacted

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

22 provisions identified: 22 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

More funding for family education accounts

The law puts an estimated $50 million into the CHOOSE Act Fund for Education Savings Accounts. It also provides $513,000 for account administration. This appropriation does not set household award amounts or eligibility calculations. The funding covers the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. The law takes effect immediately, and all its unspent appropriations can carry forward for their assigned purposes.

More career transition help for veterans

The law gives Alabama’s Department of Workforce $5 million for a public-private veterans transition partnership. The funding covers the budget year ending September 30, 2025. The partnership supports career changes, education, and veterans’ connections to their communities. The law does not set individual payment amounts or detailed eligibility rules.

More funding for students and schools

For fiscal 2025, the Education Department receives $136.029 million for one-time programs and projects. This includes $30 million for summer and afterschool programs and $7.3 million for school breakfast. Reading help beyond grade 3 gets $10 million; college and career readiness grants get another $10 million. Ed Farm gets $16 million for rural broadband, facilities, startup operations, digital career training, certifications, and technology job placement. School safety gets $15 million, including $3 million for school mapping; school automated defibrillator expenses get $2.5 million. Charter school grants total $10.3 million and are based on student counts. They go to existing conversion and startup charter schools physically located in systems rated B, C, D, or F. Principal and assistant principal supplements get $10 million for current obligations. The North Alabama STEM Center gets $9.5 million; Heman Drummond Innovation Center gets $5 million. CREATE Technology and Innovation Center gets $1.1 million, including dual-enrollment scholarships through Gadsden State Community College. Math pilots get $1.25 million, statewide student assessments get $1 million, and speech pathologist services get $350,000 for current obligations. Wooley Institute for Spoken Language Education gets $700,000; Learning Disabilities Institute/Spring Valley gets $125,000. An online history, government, or civics course for preK–12 teachers gets $1.5 million and must match Alabama's social studies standards. Holocaust Commission teacher training gets $250,000. American Village receives $3.464 million for school programs, community grants, outreach, veterans honors, and administration tied to America's 250th anniversary. Local grants include $90,000 for Chambers County High School culinary-facility wiring and $200,000 for Perry County building improvements. Dundrill Heights Film Camp gets $150,000, Alabama Outdoor Classroom gets $150,000, and Jazz Hall of Fame student programs get $100,000. Separately, local school boards receive $28 million through the State Board of Education for textbook adoption. The Alabama Supercomputer Authority receives $2 million: $1.4 million for data center renovations and $600,000 to match a federal school cybersecurity pilot.

Universities get research and campus funding

For fiscal 2025, the University of Alabama System receives $54.287475 million. This includes $42.087475 million for one-time research capacity, maintenance, renovations, or building projects, plus $12 million for Executive Plaza Research Center. Another $200,000 supports the NCAA Volleyball Championship. Auburn receives $26.067 million: $19 million for one-time research equipment, technology, maintenance, renovations, or building projects; $7 million for Agricultural Experimental Stations; and $67,000 for Livestock Judging. South Alabama receives $15.580106 million, including $11.080106 million for one-time research capacity or campus projects and $4.5 million to renovate, build, and expand its police department.

Arts groups get facility grant funding

For fiscal 2025, the Council on the Arts receives $5.38 million for arts organizations and programs. This includes a $2.44 million facilities grant program, with $200,000 included for the Student Art Program. Facility grants support construction, renovation, restoration, preservation, or improvements and cannot exceed $100,000 per entity. Eligible applicants are Alabama-chartered nonprofit arts groups with federal 501(c)(3) status in good standing, or local governments. The Council must emphasize rural assistance and prefer applicants that received no grant the prior year. The first four grants are reserved for Wetumpka Depot Theatre, Kelly Fitzpatrick Center, Arts Council of the Trussville Area, and Burleson Fine Arts Center. Separately, the Music Hall of Fame receives $250,000.

Community service grants get more funding

The Executive Commission on Community Services Grants receives $10.3 million for fiscal 2025. The money must be distributed under Section 29-2-123 of Alabama law. This appropriation does not name household recipients or set individual payment amounts.

Family and youth programs receive funding

For fiscal 2025, Human Resources receives $2.85 million for family and community projects. This includes $850,000 for pregnancy resource centers and $2 million for the YMCA Greater Birmingham Revitalization Project. Early Childhood Education receives $400,000 specifically for Small Magic. Youth Services receives $250,000 specifically for Coosa Valley Youth Services. These appropriations do not set family eligibility rules or direct household payments.

Museums and historic sites receive investments

For fiscal 2025, the Alabama Historical Commission receives $7.575 million for preservation and cultural projects. Daniel Pratt Museum and Clotilda Park each get $2 million, and Fort Morgan restoration gets $2.5 million. Gees Bend Quilting Bee Cultural Preservation Center gets $175,000; the Operating Grant Program gets $300,000 under Act 2024-351. Cahaba Homestead Heritage Foundation gets $100,000, and Jesse Owens Memorial gets $75,000. Willie Mays Park in Fairfield gets $75,000 for work with Major League Baseball. Looney's Amphitheater Complex and Cultural Center gets $150,000 for stage renovations, and Alabama Constitution Village gets $200,000. Separately, the Space Science Exhibit Commission receives $2.15 million for one-time maintenance, existing-facility renovations, or ongoing building projects.

Public television gets studio investment

The Alabama Educational Television Commission receives $4.12 million for fiscal 2025. This includes $4 million for the Madison Avenue Studio and new State House Studio. Another $120,000 supports programming marking America's 250th anniversary.

Disability workforce center gets more funding

Alabama's Department of Rehabilitation Services receives $500,000 for the Kulture City disability workforce center for fiscal 2025. The money must support that center. This appropriation does not set individual service eligibility or household payment amounts.

Marine science students get facility investments

The Marine Environmental Sciences Consortium receives $7 million for fiscal 2025. This includes $5 million for a new dormitory and $2 million for waterline improvements. The money supports facilities, not direct payments to students or families.

More funding for community learning sites

For fiscal 2025, the Alabama Commission on Higher Education receives $5.63 million for named education and community projects. Nature Discovery Center gets $1 million, North Alabama Agriplex gets $900,000, and Pathways to Progress gets $500,000. Judge Horton Civil Justice Learning Center gets $1.7 million; the Alabama Veterinary Hospital at Birmingham Zoo gets $1.2 million. Tennessee Riverline gets $175,000 for Alabama programs only, Kingdom College gets $80,000, and Selma University gets $75,000. Separately, Public Library Service receives $200,000 specifically for the Supreme Court Law Library.

More training funds for emergency workers

For fiscal 2025, Alabama's Firefighters' Personnel Standards and Education Commission and Fire College receive $4.3 million. This includes $600,000 for the Muscle Shoals training center burn building and $3.1 million for an emergency medical training and testing facility. Another $600,000 covers one-time maintenance, renovations, or ongoing building projects. Public Health receives $1.578 million for training: $728,000 for Partnering in Alabama Training and Healthcare and $850,000 for the Regional Training Institute.

Specialized schools get repairs and safety funding

For fiscal 2025, the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering receives $3.5 million for one-time repairs and safety. The Alabama School of Fine Arts receives another $3.5 million for the same purposes. The Alabama School of Mathematics and Science gets $3.5 million for a new dormitory, maintenance, and safety. The Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind receives $2 million. That includes $150,000 for short-term programs and $1.85 million for one-time maintenance and school safety.

Students get campus safety investments

For fiscal 2025, Alabama A&M receives $6.222688 million, including $3.222688 million for one-time maintenance, renovations, or building projects. Its allocation also includes $750,000 for security, $2 million for infrastructure, and $250,000 for Miles College's sports management master's program. Montevallo receives $4.028237 million: $3.528237 million for one-time maintenance, renovations, or building projects and $500,000 for residential upgrades and safety repairs. Tuskegee receives $3.95 million. That includes $3 million for one-time maintenance, renovations, security, or building projects; $450,000 for campus security; and $500,000 for Kellogg Conference Center.

Agencies keep unspent funding for approved uses

Money provided under this law remains available after the budget year ending September 30, 2025. Agencies and other recipients must carry unspent money forward and use it only for its originally approved purpose. This rule does not add funding or create a new household payment.

State funds new legislative building

The Legislative Council receives $37.5 million for fiscal 2025. The money must cover construction and related expenses for the new State House. It does not establish direct household payments.

Community colleges get training and building funds

Alabama's Community College System receives $55.811836 million for fiscal 2025. This includes $28.861836 million for one-time maintenance, renovations, and building projects. Forestry workforce training gets $2 million, and a medical workforce training center with Huntsville Hospital gets $5.2 million. Calhoun's culinary and hospitality program gets $3.2 million. The package also supports women's sports, student facilities, and college programs; it does not set direct student payments.

Innovation school receives dedicated state funding

The Alabama Innovation Fund receives $850,000 for the Southern Research Institute Innovation School for fiscal 2025. The money must support that school. The appropriation does not establish individual eligibility or direct household payments.

More repairs for university campuses

For fiscal 2025, Alabama State receives $4.180844 million, including $3.530844 million for one-time maintenance, renovations, or building projects. Its remaining $650,000 replaces the Prosthetics and Orthotics Lab roof. Athens State receives $3.7727 million: $3.0227 million for one-time campus projects, $250,000 for operations and maintenance, and $500,000 for Carter Hall renovations. Auburn Montgomery receives $3.262202 million for one-time maintenance, existing-building renovations, or ongoing building projects. Jacksonville State receives $5.632743 million, including $3.232743 million for one-time maintenance, renovations, or building projects and $2.4 million for its Energy Management Plan. West Alabama receives $4.05829 million, including $3.05829 million for one-time campus projects and $900,000 for Wallace Hall. It must transfer the remaining $100,000 to Stillman College for cybersecurity.

State funds workforce participation planning

The Lieutenant Governor receives $350,000 for fiscal 2025 to develop plans and solutions to improve workforce participation. This funding pays for planning. It does not itself create jobs or individual benefits.

Universities get engineering and training funds

For fiscal 2025, North Alabama receives $5.884716 million. It includes $1.599716 million for one-time maintenance, renovations, or building projects, $4 million for its Engineering Building, and $285,000 for music. Troy receives $6.312751 million. Its allocation includes $4.612751 million for one-time maintenance, renovations, or building projects, $475,000 for health-training equipment, and $1.225 million for engineering.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Arthur Orr

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 595 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/29/2025

Orr Concur In and Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 850

Yes: 31 • No: 0

House vote • 4/24/2025

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 982

Yes: 103 • No: 0

House vote • 4/24/2025

Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 981

Yes: 103 • No: 0

House vote • 4/24/2025

Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 980

Yes: 102 • No: 0 • Other: 1

House vote • 4/24/2025

Third Reading in Second House

Yes: 101 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/10/2025

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 683

Yes: 31 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/10/2025

Orr motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 682

Yes: 31 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/10/2025

Orr motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 681

Yes: 31 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/10/2025

Orr motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 680

Yes: 31 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/10/2025

Third Reading in House of Origin

Yes: 31 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Enacted

    5/6/2025Senate

  2. Orr Concur In and Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 850

    4/29/2025Senate

  3. Ready to Enroll

    4/29/2025Senate

  4. Enrolled

    4/29/2025Senate

  5. Delivered to Governor

    4/29/2025Senate

  6. Signature Requested

    4/29/2025House

  7. Third Reading in Second House

    4/24/2025House

  8. Ways and Means Education 1st Substitute Offered

    4/24/2025House

  9. Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 980

    4/24/2025House

  10. Garrett 1st Amendment Offered

    4/24/2025House

  11. Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 981

    4/24/2025House

  12. Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 982

    4/24/2025House

  13. Ways and Means Education 1st Substitute

    4/22/2025House

  14. Reported Out of Committee Second House

    4/22/2025House

  15. Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

    4/22/2025House

  16. Third Reading in House of Origin

    4/10/2025Senate

  17. Finance and Taxation Education 1st Substitute Offered

    4/10/2025Senate

  18. Orr motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 680

    4/10/2025Senate

  19. Orr 1st Amendment Offered

    4/10/2025Senate

  20. Orr motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 681

    4/10/2025Senate

  21. Orr 2nd Amendment Offered

    4/10/2025Senate

  22. Orr motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 682

    4/10/2025Senate

  23. Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 683

    4/10/2025Senate

  24. Engrossed

    4/10/2025Senate

  25. Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means Education

    4/10/2025House

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