SB196 Alabama 2019 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Arthur OrrSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2019
Title: Appropriations, supplemental appropriations for fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, from the Education Trust Fund Advancement and Technology Fund to various school systems and colleges and universities, and other entities
Summary: SB 196 provides a supplemental Education Trust Fund advancement and technology appropriation for FY 2019 to fund technology tools, teacher development, and support for higher education and related education agencies in Alabama.
What This Bill Does
It allocates $1,287,807 to the Department of Education to award grants to local education agencies for technology tools and professional development for teachers. It appropriates $73,609,761 to public higher education institutions for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, distributed to named colleges and universities. It provides $198,716,398 to the Department of Education and various boards (Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind, Youth Services School Districts, Alabama School of Fine Arts, and Alabama School of Math and Science) for the same period. It also directs the Department to allocate funds to local boards for the Digital Tools for Teachers Initiative, funding technology tool kits and professional development, with an equal number of teachers per district and a reporting requirement by October 1, 2020; funds require prior approval by the State Superintendent and take effect immediately.

Who It Affects
Classroom teachers and local education agencies in Alabama will receive technology tools and professional development through grants.
Public colleges and universities, plus state education boards and related entities, will receive additional funding to support education programs and operations.

Key Provisions
Section 1: $1,287,807 appropriated from the Education Trust Fund Advancement and Technology Fund to the Department of Education to award grants for technology tools and professional development to classroom teachers.
Section 2: $73,609,761 appropriated to public institutions of higher education for FY 2019, distributed among specified institutions as listed in the bill.
Section 3: $198,716,398 appropriated from the Education Trust Fund Advancement and Technology Fund to the Department of Education and to the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind, Youth Services School Districts, Alabama School of Fine Arts, and Alabama School of Math and Science for FY 2019.
Section 4: (a-c) The Department shall allocate funds to local boards and entities for the Digital Tools for Teachers Initiative, including a technology tools package (laptop, wireless tablet, projector) and professional learning services, with equal numbers of teachers per district; a report is due by October 1, 2020; (d) funds may not be expended without prior approval of the State Superintendent of Education.
Section 5: The act becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.

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Subjects: Appropriations