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The Alabama Senate Thursday approved a $9.3 billion education budget for 2025 that includes pay raises for school employees and increases funding for most education programs. The budget is $549.9 million (6.8%) higher than the 2024 Education Trust Fund. The Senate also approved a supplemental bill allocating $651 million to education programs and schools in […] The post Alabama Senate approves $9.3 billion education budget with employee pay raises appeared first on Alabama Reflector.

The Alabama State Department of Education could ask for money from lawmakers next year for reading support beyond third grade, to help with achievement and address an upcoming loss of federal funding.

Legislators approved a 2% teacher pay increase.

Some Alabama lawmakers are questioning whether the state's recommended reading programs are best.

Governor Ivey invited Alabama students to join her for her Summer Reading Challenge last week to encourage children to include reading in his or her summer activities.