Alabama Renewing Alabama's Investment in Student Excellence (RAISE) Act created, additional funding for public schools authorized based on the individual needs of students

Senate Bill 305, titled the Renewing Alabama's Investment in Student Excellence (RAISE) Act, establishes a new program to provide additional funding for public K-12 schools across Alabama. This funding is specifically designed to address the educational needs of students and improve academic outcomes. The bill creates the RAISE Fund to distribute these resources, requiring local education agencies to submit student data and accountability reports on how the funds are used. Additionally, it mandates the State Department of Education to develop a unified application system to streamline the process for schools to apply for and report on all state and federal funding programs. The act also includes mechanisms for review committees and an accountability board to monitor the program's effectiveness and progress.