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in committee · Alaska · House Feb 23, 2026

HB 339: An Act establishing a personal finance education program for public schools; and providing for an effective date.

HB 339 requires Alaska public school districts to implement a mandatory personal finance education program for students in grades 9-12. The program, which must cover 15 specific topics including budgeting, debt management, taxes, insurance, and retirement planning, must be approved by the state education department. Students cannot receive a high school diploma without completing this program, though exceptions apply for students transferring after grade 10. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, with the diploma requirement applying to graduates on or after January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ Education

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education

in committee · Alaska · House Mar 27, 2026

HB 358: An Act establishing the career and technical education mobility grant program; relating to pre-apprenticeship and work-based learning opportunities for secondary school students; and providing for an effective date.

HB 358 creates a grant program to support career and technical education mobility for Alaska secondary school students. It establishes grants for pre-apprenticeship training and work-based learning opportunities, directly affecting high school students seeking career pathways. The bill requires the Department of Education to coordinate with businesses and labor unions to develop programs preparing students for apprenticeships or employment. Key provisions include funding for student mobility between educational programs and aligning training with workforce needs, as amended into Alaska Statute 14.07.020. The bill focuses on concrete policy changes to expand career training access without specifying funding levels or outcomes.

Topics ✓ Education

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education K-12 Education

in committee · Alaska · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 288: An Act relating to the local contribution made by a city or borough school district; and providing for an effective date.

HB 288 amends Alaska law to change how city and borough school districts calculate and report local contributions for charter schools. It requires districts to provide charter schools with annual budgets based on student-generated funds (excluding facility costs), capping administrative retention at 4% of that amount. The bill also revises voluntary local contributions, allowing districts to contribute up to the greater of a two-mill tax levy equivalent or 23% of their basic need plus additional funding, instead of previous limits. This bill directly affects school districts and charter schools, taking effect July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Education

Sub-Topics School Funding

in committee · Alaska · House Feb 23, 2026

HB 365: An Act relating to the duty of the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development to identify scholarship granting organizations and participate in the federal tax credit program for qualified contributions to a scholarship granting organization.

HB 365 requires Alaska's Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development to identify scholarship granting organizations (SGOs) and participate in the federal tax credit program for contributions to these organizations. The bill mandates the department to actively facilitate Alaskans' access to this federal tax incentive, which allows donors to claim tax credits for contributions to qualified SGOs. This policy change directly affects scholarship granting organizations (by requiring state identification) and Alaskan taxpayers who contribute to them (by enabling tax credits). The key mechanism is the department’s new duty to coordinate with SGOs and promote participation in the existing federal program.

Topics ✓ Education

Sub-Topics School Choice Student Financial Aid

in committee · Alaska · Senate Mar 25, 2026

SB 238: An Act relating to access to library material; and relating to affirmative defenses to the offenses of enticement of a minor, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and distribution of indecent material to minors.

SB 238 adds an affirmative defense for library, school, and museum employees in criminal cases involving minor-related offenses (like distributing indecent material to minors), meaning they can argue they were acting within their job duties. It requires public libraries to adopt written policies for selecting and reviewing materials that prevent censorship based on content, origin, or viewpoint, and ensures materials remain available during reconsideration requests. The policy must include a clear process for patrons to request reviews - without removal during the review - and consider factors like relevance, demand, and condition. This bill directly affects public libraries, their staff, and patrons by establishing standardized, transparent rules for managing library collections.

Topics ✓ Education

Sub-Topics Libraries

in committee · Alaska · House Mar 16, 2026

HB 240: An Act requiring school districts to adopt a digital harassment and nonconsensual digital impersonation policy; and providing for an effective date.

HB 240 requires Alaska public school districts to adopt written policies prohibiting digital harassment and nonconsensual digital impersonation (defined as fake digital content that misrepresents an identifiable person to deceive others). These policies must be shared with students, parents, and staff, and school districts must report related incidents to the state education department annually. The bill also mandates that state-provided training materials include specific guidance on addressing these digital harms. It directly affects all Alaska school districts and their students by establishing clear standards for preventing and responding to online abuse.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics School Safety Online Safety

in committee · Alaska · Senate Apr 27, 2026

SB 228: An Act relating to the duties of the Department of Education and Early Development; relating to public education; and relating to opioid abuse awareness and prevention.

SB 228 requires Alaska public schools to implement an opioid awareness curriculum for students in grades 6-12. The bill mandates at least 60 minutes of annual instruction covering fentanyl dangers, candy-like opioid pills targeting children, safe prescription use, and early warning signs of addiction. Schools must teach this curriculum during the last week of October each year. The Department of Education must develop the curriculum with input from health officials and families impacted by opioid overdoses.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Healthcare

Sub-Topics Curriculum Substance Abuse

passed · Alaska · House May 17, 2026

HB 261: An Act relating to education funding; providing for an effective date by amending the effective date of secs. 10, 11, 13, and 15, ch. 5, SLA 2025; and providing for an effective date.

HB 261 modifies Alaska's education funding rules by establishing specific spending limits and allocation formulas for school construction projects. It sets a $190.6 million cap for projects approved between 1998-2006, distributing funds based on municipality school enrollment sizes (e.g., $77.9 million for districts with 25,000+ students in 2000). A separate $177.3 million cap applies to projects from 1999-2006, with allocations tied to enrollment ranges as of 2005 (e.g., $61.9 million for districts with 45,000+ students). The bill also requires department approval for early education programs to count toward district enrollment calculations. These provisions directly affect school districts and municipalities receiving construction funding based on historical enrollment data.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

Sub-Topics School Funding

in committee · Alaska · House Feb 4, 2026

HR 6: Recognizing and commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America; encouraging participation in commemorative events; and encouraging educational institutions to enhance civics education.

This House Resolution (HR 6) is a ceremonial measure recognizing the 250th anniversary of the U.S. founding on July 4, 2026. It encourages Alaskans, communities, and organizations to participate in commemorative events celebrating American history and founding principles like liberty and federalism. The resolution specifically urges educational institutions across Alaska to strengthen civics education, focusing on active citizenship and the nation's foundational ideals. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or requirements but promotes reflection on historical principles and civic engagement.

Topics ✓ Education

in committee · Alaska · House Jan 20, 2026

HB 248: An Act relating to correspondence study program student assessment participation; and providing for an effective date.

HB 248 requires Alaska school districts offering correspondence (online) learning programs to maintain student assessment participation rates equal to the district-wide rate for statewide tests. Districts failing to meet this standard risk having state education funding withheld until compliance is achieved. The bill defines key terms like "correspondence program student assessment participation rate" as the percentage of enrolled students taking required tests. This law takes effect on January 1, 2027, directly affecting school districts operating correspondence programs.

Topics ✓ Education

Sub-Topics Testing & Assessment

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