January 6, 2006

Outlook for Higher Education in the 50 State Legislatures

By SARA HEBEL

ALABAMA

Dates of session

January 10 to April 24

Budget request

  • For four-year colleges, $1.13-billion, an 11.4-percent increase.
  • For two-year colleges, $332.7-million, an 11.4-percent increase.

Outlook for budget request

  • Good. The state economy is improving, with Alabama ending the 2004-5 budget year in October with a $299-million budget surplus. Higher-education officials believe they are also likely to receive a one-time

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