MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WDNews) — Governor Kay Ivey has directed the Executive Budget Office to send her proposed Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund and Education Trust Fund budgets to the Alabama Legislature.
The proposal comes as lawmakers head into the final regular session of Ivey’s time as governor. In a statement released Wednesday, Ivey said the budgets are designed to be strong and conservative, with a focus on long-term stability.
Ivey said the General Fund budget emphasizes responsible use of taxpayer dollars while making targeted investments in public safety and other essential state services.
The governor also highlighted the Education Trust Fund proposal, calling it the largest education budget in state history. She said the plan continues investments in students, teachers and parents across Alabama.
According to Ivey, the education budget maintains funding for initiatives such as the Literacy and Numeracy Acts, Turnaround Schools, the CHOOSE Act and First Class Pre-K. The proposal also includes funding for paid parental leave for teachers, computer science education, enhanced school safety measures and another teacher pay raise.
Ivey said education will remain her top priority during her final year in office.
The proposed budgets now move to the Alabama Legislature for review and consideration during the upcoming session.
Reports courtesy of Governor Kay Ivey
