HB223 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Laura HallRepresentative

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Craig FordJoe HubbardElaine BeechNapoleon BracyDavid ColstonDarrio MeltonGreg BurdineDexter GrimsleyPatricia ToddJohn RobinsonArtis McCampbellBarbara Bigsby BoydDemetrius C. NewtonPebblin W. WarrenRalph HowardThomas JacksonMary MooreMerika ColemanJuandalynn Givan

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Supplemental appropriation from Education Trust Fund to Education Department for teachers certified by National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

Summary

HB223 would provide a supplemental appropriation from the Education Trust Fund to fund a $5,000 salary boost for teachers who complete National Board certification in FY2011.

What This Bill Does

It authorizes up to $1,148,088 from the Education Trust Fund to the State Department of Education for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011. This money is designated to pay the full $5,000 salary supplement to teachers who complete the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification. The goal is to ensure the entire $5,000 supplement is paid in FY2011. The act becomes effective immediately upon passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Teachers who complete National Board certification (eligible for a $5,000 salary supplement).
• State Department of Education (receives and distributes the funds to pay the supplement).

Key Provisions

• Section 1 authorizes an amount up to $1,148,088 from the Education Trust Fund to the State Department of Education for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011 to ensure the $5,000 salary supplement is paid to NBPTS-certified teachers.
• The funds are allocated to ensure the full $5,000 supplement is paid during FY2011.
• Section 2 states the act becomes effective immediately upon its passage and the governor's approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Appropriations