Gov. Robert Bentley won't make a quick decision on whether to sign the state's Education Trust Fund budget or force lawmakers back into a special session over the issue of a raise for education employees.
Bentley spokeswoman Jennifer Ardis said Friday that there is no timeframe on when he will make a decision.
Bentley has until April 13 to sign the budget into law or it will die through a pocket veto.
House Minority Leader Craig Ford says a special session would show Bentley was serious. However, veteran Republicans say they doubt Bentley will call them back to Montgomery.
Bentley had pushed for a 2 percent raise for K-12 employees. Republican legislative leaders said the state could not afford both the raise and increased health insurance costs.