Tuskegee University, appropriation

HB 173 appropriates $15.8 million from Alabama's Education Trust Fund to Tuskegee University for the 2026 fiscal year to support its educational programs. The bill requires Tuskegee to submit an operations plan and an audited financial statement before receiving funds, and mandates quarterly and end-of-year reports on expenditures and program outcomes. At least $2 million must be used for agricultural research and extension services. The funding is subject to state budget laws and accountability measures, ensuring transparency in how the money is spent.