HB 343: An Act relating to earning secondary school course credit through assessment; and relating to a child's right to attend a public school.
HB 343 allows Alaska high school students (grades 9-12) to earn course credit by passing assessments instead of taking classes, requiring school districts to offer this option at least three times yearly or upon parent request. It specifically mandates that school districts provide this assessment opportunity within three weeks of enrollment for students with parents who are active-duty military members or transferred under military orders to Alaska. The bill also ensures children under school age who were previously enrolled in military schools (like DODEA programs) can attend public schools in Alaska without additional barriers. Definitions clarify "military installation" to include bases, camps, and facilities under the U.S. Department of Defense or Coast Guard.