House Bill 237 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Danny GarrettRepresentative

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Educational Opportunities Reserve Fund, appropriations

Summary

HB237 would shift funds from the Educational Opportunities Reserve Fund to expand the RAISE program and provide start-up funding to Alabama colleges and universities for enhanced access in the 2026 fiscal year.

What This Bill Does

It would transfer $362,450,000 from the Educational Opportunities Reserve Fund to the Renewing Alabama's Investment in Student Excellence (RAISE) Fund to support continuation and expansion of the RAISE Act. It would also appropriate $137,550,000 from the Educational Opportunities Reserve Fund to public higher education institutions for start-up or transitional initiatives that increase access to educational opportunities for the 2026 fiscal year. The funds are allocated to specific institutions across the state, as listed in the bill.

Who It Affects

• Public institutions of higher education in Alabama will receive designated appropriations to support RAISE and access initiatives.
• Students and prospective students in Alabama seeking expanded access to higher education will benefit from the funded programs and opportunities.

Key Provisions

• Section 1 transfers $362,450,000 from the Educational Opportunities Reserve Fund to the RAISING Fund established for continuation and expansion of the RAISE Act.
• Section 2 appropriates $137,550,000 from the Educational Opportunities Reserve Fund to public institutions of higher education for start-up or transitional support to provide access to enhanced educational opportunities for FY 2026, with specific allocations by institution.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 11, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Education