Alabama House Approves $10.9B Education Trust Fund Budget

0:00Hey, it's Corey. With Birmingham News today, your city, your news, every day, the Alabama House of Representatives just approved the fiscal year 2027 Education Trust Fund budget. This $10.9 billion plan includes a 2% pay raise for teachers backed by $100 million. It's part of a push to support educators and boost student success statewide. When you add in a $419.7 million supplemental appropriation, the total spinning reaches that big number. Mallmakers also tapped $1 billion from the Advancement and Technology Fund for K-12 schools, community colleges, and universities. The budget sets aside $180 million for the Public Education Employees Health Insurance Plan, covering educators and retirees. It keeps funding steady or ramps it up for key programs aimed at better learning outcomes. Several initiatives stand out, like $150 million for regional career technical education

1:00centers, $114 million for the Alabama Numercy Act, and $151.9 million for the Alabama Literacy Act. There's also $81 million for needs-based school funding, and $65 million for college outcome-based support. House leaders say this reflects smart investments without wasting taxpayer money. The plan now moves ahead in the legislative process as they wrap up final details for the upcoming year. D&N is sponsored by our partner. A pillow that sounds as good as it feels, built for listening in bed, S-O-L-I-S-O-L-Pillow.com.