HB247 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Bill Poole

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Lyman Ward Military Academy, appropriation

Summary

The bill appropriates 273,276 from the Education Trust Fund to Lyman Ward Military Academy for the 2014-2015 school year to support its educational program, with required planning and reporting before funds are released.

What This Bill Does

It provides a specific funding amount to Lyman Ward Military Academy for the 2014-2015 fiscal year ending September 30, 2015. The funds are subject to state budgeting laws, and the academy must submit an operations plan and an audited financial statement (for FY 2012-2013) before any money is released, plus an end-of-year report. The bill also requires quarterly expenditure and accomplishments reports and an end-of-year performance report, with copies sent to the Director of Finance and the Joint Fiscal Committee.

Who It Affects

• Lyman Ward Military Academy: receives the appropriation to support and maintain its educational program
• Director of Finance: reviews and oversees fund release and receives quarterly and end-of-year reports
• Joint Fiscal Committee: receives copies of required reports
• Education Trust Fund: provides the source of the appropriation

Key Provisions

• Section 1: appropriates $273,276 from the Education Trust Fund to Lyman Ward Military Academy for the 2014-2015 fiscal year for the support and maintenance of its educational program
• Section 2: the appropriation is subject to the Budget and Financial Control Act, Budget Management Act, and related provisions of Alabama law
• Section 3: requires an operations plan with goals and measurable indicators and an audited financial statement (for FY 2012-2013) before funds are released; requires quarterly reports and an end-of-year performance report detailing work, services, costs, and program effectiveness; copies of reports to be sent to the Director of Finance and Joint Fiscal Committee
• Section 4: becomes effective October 1, 2014

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