HB117 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Merika ColemanSenator

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

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

Summary

HB117 would provide up to $1.3398 million from the Education Trust Fund to pay a $5,000 salary supplement to teachers who complete National Board certification in fiscal year 2012.

What This Bill Does

It authorizes a supplemental appropriation to the Alabama State Department of Education. The funds are intended to cover the full $5,000 salary supplement for teachers who finish NBPTS certification during the 2012 fiscal year. The money would be distributed to eligible teachers by the Department of Education within that fiscal year.

Who It Affects

• Teachers in Alabama who are pursuing National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification and complete the process, who would receive a $5,000 salary supplement.
• The Alabama Department of Education, which would administer and distribute the $5,000 supplements using the appropriated funds.

Key Provisions

• Appropriates up to $1,339,800 from the Education Trust Fund to the State Department of Education for FY 2012 to pay the $5,000 salary supplement to NBPTS-certified teachers.
• Requires that the entire $5,000 salary supplement be paid to teachers who complete NBPTS certification within the 2012 fiscal year.
• Effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (or upon becoming law).

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