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The Senate passed a historic education budget worth $8.8 billion, including a $2 billion supplemental package.
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education budget stories
Legislature
As changed in committee on Wednesday, Gov. Kay Ivey's proposed tax rebates were cut from $400 to $100 per filer.
Education
The Alabama Commission on Higher Education approved a $2.36 billion budget recommendation Friday.
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Legislature
The Alabama Legislature set aside much of the federal surplus of funds to pay off debts and fund reserves.
Education
The $8.1 billion budget includes more for classroom materials, technology coordinators, math programs and Pre-k classrooms.
Education
The $2.01 billion budget recommendation represents a 17.53 percent increase over the FY 2021-22 appropriation.
Legislature
The budget has passed both chambers and will go to the governor's desk if the Senate concurs with changes.
Legislature
The $7.65 billion budget is the largest education budget in state history.
Legislature
This bill would exempt airport authorities from paying sales and use taxes.