An Act relating to professional employee organizations in public schools; and providing for an effective date.
HB 313 requires Alaska public school districts to provide equal access to school facilities and communication systems for all professional employee organizations (PEOs), such as teacher unions, upon request. It prohibits school districts from using a PEO's name on school calendars for special days or holidays, and bans granting exclusive access to facilities or communication systems to any single PEO. The bill defines "professional employee organization" as groups focused on improving instruction and professional standards for educators. It takes effect on July 1, 2026, applying to all public school districts in Alaska.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 18, 2026
Last action Feb 18, 2026
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Feb 18, 2026
Committee
(H) REFERRED TO EDUCATION
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Justin Ruffridge
RRepublican
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