Alabama § 16-13-5 - Federal Grants, Appropriations, Etc. - Acceptance.
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§ 16-13-5. Federal Grants, Appropriations, Etc. - Acceptance.
The State Treasurer is hereby authorized and empowered to accept from the federal government or any instrumentality thereof, in the name of and for the State of Alabama, any grant from the federal government or any appropriation made by the Congress of the United States or any allocation of federal funds appropriated by the Congress of the United States to the State of Alabama for the purpose of assisting the state in financing a minimum foundation program of public elementary and secondary schools, and in reducing inequalities of educational opportunities through public elementary and secondary schools, and for the general welfare and other purposes. The Treasurer is hereby required to make the necessary reports; provided, that any or all such acceptances or conditions shall not be contrary to the Constitution of Alabama.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 16-13-5 cover?
Section 16-13-5 ("Federal Grants, Appropriations, Etc. - Acceptance.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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