HB246 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Bill Poole

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Tuskegee University, appropriation

Summary

HB246 would appropriate $9,069,227 from the Education Trust Fund to Tuskegee University for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, with reporting requirements and a set-aside for agricultural research.

What This Bill Does

It provides $9,069,227 to Tuskegee University for the support and maintenance of its educational program for the 2014-2015 fiscal year. At least $1,284,788 of that amount must be spent for the agricultural research and extension service state match. Funds are released only after an operations plan and an audited financial statement are submitted, followed by quarterly reports and an end-of-year performance report, with copies forwarded to the Joint Fiscal Committee. The bill also notes Tuskegee’s unique relationship with the state and states funding should reflect that status, not be treated like typical private or public institutions.

Who It Affects

• Tuskegee University – will receive $9,069,227 to support its educational program for FY ending Sept 30, 2015, and must meet reporting requirements before funds are released.
• Agricultural research and extension service state match – at least $1,284,788 of the appropriation is designated to support this program area.

Key Provisions

• Provision 1: Appropriation of $9,069,227 from the Education Trust Fund to Tuskegee University for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015.
• Provision 2: At least $1,284,788 of the appropriation shall be expended for the agricultural research and extension service state match.
• Provision 3: Before funds can be released, Tuskegee must submit an operations plan and an audited financial statement; quarterly reports and an end-of-year performance report are required, with copies to the Director of Finance and the Joint Fiscal Committee.
• Provision 4: The appropriation is for a unique funding arrangement due to Tuskegee's special relationship with the state and is subject to relevant state budget laws.

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Subjects

Appropriations