Join us for a powerful double-state deep dive exploring two Southern markets undergoing dramatic funding transformations that create unprecedented opportunities for education vendors. Alabama has approved a record $12.1 billion education package for 2025-26, featuring the groundbreaking RAISE Act that directs an additional $375 million through a new weighted funding formula targeting special education, poverty, gifted programs, and English language learners—fundamentally changing how districts allocate resources and creating immediate demand for aligned solutions. Meanwhile, Louisiana's market presents a complex landscape with over $4 billion in Minimum Foundation Program funding serving nearly 646,000 students across 72 districts Louisiana Illuminator, combined with new financial transparency requirements through Act 370 that demand clear ROI demonstrations and measurable outcomes. Both states share a focus on literacy and numeracy initiatives, teacher support, and accountability, but their divergent funding approaches and policy priorities create distinct entry points for curriculum providers, assessment companies, and professional learning organizations ready to meet regional challenges with evidence-based solutions. Attendees will walk away with an understanding of the procurement, sales, and marketing approaches that will set them up for success in the South!
