SB242 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Sam GivhanSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2019

Title

Education, Construction Trade Academy Funding Act, created, Alabama Energy and Residential Codes Board, required to develop program, ADECA, required to administer program

Summary

SB 242 creates a statewide construction trades education program funded by the Alabama Construction Trade Academy Fund and overseen by the Home Builders Licensure Board, with an advisory council, grant process, and private matching funds.

What This Bill Does

It establishes the Alabama Construction Trade Academy Fund in the state treasury to support expansion of construction trade education using federal, state, and private funds, with private matching required. It creates the Alabama Construction Trade Advisory Council to advise the board on guidelines, grant decisions, and statewide promotion. The board will administer the program, develop guidelines, review grant applications, distribute funds, and report on outcomes, including requirements for monitoring and accountability. It sets up funding mechanisms like tool grants, mobile training units, and course incentives, along with criteria and reporting requirements for funded projects.

Who It Affects

• Construction education providers and learners (high school and postsecondary students, public/private schools, and adult learners) who could receive grants, equipment, and new or expanded courses and training opportunities.
• Private sector partners and public entities (employers, trade associations, nonprofits, and governmental bodies) who must provide private matching funds, participate in the advisory council, and apply for or implement funded construction education programs.

Key Provisions

• Establishes the Alabama Construction Trade Academy Fund in the State Treasury to fund construction education expansion, funded by federal, state, and private sources, with private matching and a cap on administrative costs (not more than 15%).
• The board administers the program, adopts guidelines, reviews grant applications, distributes funds, and monitors outcomes; funds may be used for tool grants, instructional supplies, mobile facilities, and program incentives.
• Creates the Alabama Construction Trade Advisory Council (seven members from various licensing boards and education systems) to advise the board; members serve one-year terms and travel expenses are reimbursed.
• Requires a statewide application process and eligibility guidelines; eligible applicants include nonprofits, public schools, two-year colleges, universities, and other governmental entities; applicants must show capacity, potential impact, private funding support, and create an advisory council with trade representatives.
• Funding decisions consider private sector support, need, projected student impact, how much the project will expand construction education, and its ability to leverage additional funds.
• Mandates a minimum private matching of 10% (up to 25% of state funds; higher matches may receive extra consideration) and requires funds to be used for at least five years and for data collection and reporting.
• If a funded project fails to meet guidelines, equipment and supplies purchased with funds may be transferred to the Alabama Home Builders Foundation for redistribution; proceeds from equipment sales go back to the fund.
• The board must report to the Legislature by the fifth legislative day of each regular session on funded projects, geographic distribution, private sector involvement, administrative costs, and outcomes (including training numbers).
• The act takes effect on the first day of the third month after passage.

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