HB788 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Randy Davis

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Joe FaustAlan BakerSteve McMillan

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Foundation Program, funding prerequisite to participation in, local boards of education not required to provide an amount greater than five percent of total amount contributed during prior fiscal year for fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, Sec. 16-13-231 am'd.

Summary

HB788 would cap the local tax contribution required to participate in Alabama's Foundation Program at 5% of the prior year's total contributions by boards that comply with the prerequisite.

What This Bill Does

It amends Section 16-13-231 to replace the current ten-mills prerequisite with a cap of 5% of the prior year's total contributions by boards that meet the prerequisite. Local boards would not have to provide more than this cap to participate in the Foundation Program, potentially reducing local tax obligations for some districts. The Foundation Program funding framework and oversight remains in place (including minimum school term, salary schedules, and reporting) under state rules, with the act taking effect immediately upon passage and governor's approval.

Who It Affects

• Local boards of education that participate in the Foundation Program would be limited by the new 5% cap on their required local contribution, based on prior year totals.
• State and local education authorities (State Board of Education, State Superintendent of Education, Governor, Legislature) would be responsible for applying and enforcing the cap and related Foundation Program regulations.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 16-13-231 to replace the ten-mills prerequisite with a cap that no more than 5% of the prior year's total contributions by compliant boards can be required.
• Keeps the Foundation Program framework intact, including funding categories such as teachers' salaries, fringe benefits, classroom instructional support, and other current expenses, under state oversight.
• The act becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.
• Applies the 5% cap to the funding prerequisite for participation in the Foundation Program, while preserving calculation and allocation rules as defined by existing law and regulations.

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Subjects

Education