HJR460 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Mike Hubbard

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Legislature resolved to work with Governor and State Superintendent of Education to provide funding for tornado damaged schools

Summary

HJR460 is a resolution stating that Alabama will work with the Governor and State Superintendent to secure funding to rebuild tornado-damaged schools, with most costs expected to be covered by insurance and FEMA.

What This Bill Does

It commits the Legislature to collaborate with the Governor and the State Superintendent of Education to determine what funding resources are needed and how to provide them so tornado-damaged schools can be rebuilt promptly. It states that insurance reimbursements, FEMA, and other sources should cover the bulk of replacement costs, and that any remaining amount will be addressed by the Legislature.

Who It Affects

• Local boards of education in tornado-damaged districts will be involved in rebuilding efforts and funding decisions.
• State leaders (the Legislature, Governor, and State Superintendent of Education) will coordinate to determine funding resources and oversee the rebuilding process, addressing any funding gaps.

Key Provisions

• The Legislature commits to working with the Governor and State Superintendent of Education to determine funding resources needed and how best to provide them to rebuild and make whole the school properties affected by the tornado outbreak in a timely manner.
• The Legislature expects insurance reimbursements, FEMA, and other sources to cover the bulk of replacement costs to make the affected school systems whole.
• Any remaining funding difference, if any, will be addressed by the Legislature.
• The overall goal is to rebuild and restore affected schools as quickly as possible.

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

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative