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House passes $8.1 billion education budget

The Alabama Legislature set aside much of the federal surplus of funds to pay off debts and fund reserves.

March 9, 2022

“Parents’ choice” bill passes committee over concerns from critics

Opponents criticized the amount of money the bill will draw from the ETF as well as investing public dollars into private schools not subject to state standards.

February 3, 2022

ACHE recommends bigger budget for state’s colleges

The $2.01 billion budget recommendation represents a 17.53 percent increase over the FY 2021-22 appropriation.

December 13, 2021

Garrett new chairman of House Ways and Means Education Budget Committee

Former Chairman Bill Poole, R-Northport, recently resigned from the Alabama House of Representatives after being appointed state finance director.

August 11, 2021

Ivey swears in Bill Poole as state finance director

Ivey also announced dates for the special election in House District 63 to fill Poole's former House seat.

August 3, 2021

Senate passes largest state General Fund budget in Alabama history

The Alabama Senate passed the state General Fund budget on Thursday. It now is in conference committee.

April 30, 2021

House advances education budget

The budget has passed both chambers and will go to the governor's desk if the Senate concurs with changes.

April 28, 2021

House to consider education budget Tuesday

The 2022 education budget is $7.65 billion and the largest in state history.

April 26, 2021

House committee passes the education budget

The $7.65 billion budget is the largest education budget in state history.

April 23, 2021

House committee to vote on Education Trust Fund budget

It is likely to be the largest education budget in the history of Alabama.

April 22, 2021