Alabama Department of Education seeks dedicated program funding in budget request

By: Anna Barrett

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: September 11, 2026

Words: 507

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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The Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) plans to request a $5.9 billion budget for fiscal year 2028 and establish line items for education programs that have previously been funded with supplemental funds.

The request is $77.8 million more than the department’s FY27 appropriation, or a 1.3% increase, and provides funding to the state’s classrooms. State Superintendent Eric Mackey said in an interview after the board’s meeting Thursday that he hopes to establish funding …

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