HB214 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Bigsby BoydRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Public funds, expenditure for benefit of charter or private schools, prohibited

Summary

HB214 would prohibit the use of state or local public funds to benefit charter or private schools.

What This Bill Does

The bill would ban spending state or local public money to help charter or private schools in any form, including appropriations, grants, matching grants, vouchers, or reimbursements. It applies to all such funds at both the state and local levels. It would take effect on the first day of the third month after the bill is passed and approved by the Governor (or becomes law otherwise).

Who It Affects

• Charter schools in Alabama would no longer receive state or local public funds to benefit them through the prohibited mechanisms.
• Private schools in Alabama would no longer receive state or local public funds to benefit them through the prohibited mechanisms.
• State and local government agencies that distribute funds would be prohibited from providing these funds to charter or private schools.

Key Provisions

• Section 1: No state or local public funds may be expended to benefit charter or private schools by appropriation, grant, matching grant, voucher, or other reimbursement.
• Section 2: The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its 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

Education