This bill amends existing education laws in Alaska to enhance funding allocation for charter schools and improve access to medically necessary services for children with disabilities. Specifically, it introduces a new subsection to AS 14.03.260, requiring local school districts to allocate a proportional amount of any additional funding they receive—beyond state aid—to charter schools based on their annual program budget. This aims to ensure that charter schools receive fair financial support relative to the funding available to the local school district.

Additionally, the bill establishes a new section under AS 14.30, mandating that each school district create written procedures to enable children with disabilities to access medically necessary services in school settings, provided they have a medical diagnosis and a prescription from a qualified health care professional. The definitions of "health care provider" and "qualified health care professional" are also clarified within the bill. The new provisions will apply to contracts entered into or renewed after the bill's effective date.

Statutes affected:
HB0009A, AM HB 9, introduced 01/10/2025: 14.03.260, 08.02.130