HB68 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Johnny Mack Morrow

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Schools, tornado damage from April 22, 2011, tornados, supplemental appropriation from fiscal year 2011-2012 for catastrophic damage for designated schools subject to certain conditions

Summary

HB68 would provide a one-time supplemental appropriation of $32,908,007 from Alabama's Education Trust Fund in FY 2012 to five local school districts to rebuild schools that were severely damaged by the April 27, 2011 tornadoes.

What This Bill Does

It designates specific funds to five local boards of education for rebuilding costs of identified schools. The money is to be used after all FEMA and other third-party payments are accounted for, and funds can be released to make construction payments once final rebuilding costs are determined. The bill also references a prior act and defines terms related to catastrophe and rebuilding costs.

Who It Affects

• DeKalb County Board of Education – Plainview School receives $3,837,857 for rebuilding
• Franklin County Board of Education – Phil Campbell High School receives $11,673,678 for rebuilding
• Marion County Board of Education – Hackleburg Elementary and High School receives $13,836,740 for rebuilding
• Tuscaloosa City Board of Education – Alberta Elementary School and University Place Elementary School receives $2,440,607 for rebuilding
• Tuscaloosa County Board of Education – Holt Elementary School receives $1,119,125 for rebuilding

Key Provisions

• Allocates $32,908,007 from the Education Trust Fund in FY 2012 to five local boards of education for rebuilding costs of schools damaged by the April 27, 2011 catastrophe.
• Breaks down the total by district: DeKalb County $3,837,857; Franklin County $11,673,678; Marion County $13,836,740; Tuscaloosa City $2,440,607; Tuscaloosa County $1,119,125.
• Funds are to be used to pay rebuilding costs after all FEMA, the Division of Risk Management, and other third-party payments, and may be released to pay construction costs once final rebuilding costs are determined by the State Superintendent of Education.
• Defines key terms like catastrophe, catastrophic damage, rebuilding costs, and notes the act's connection to Act 2011-231 for tornado-related rebuilding.
• Effective immediately upon passage and governor's approval.

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Subjects

Education