This bill amends existing education laws in Alaska to enhance funding provisions 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 budgets. 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 facilitate access to medically necessary services for children with disabilities who have a medical diagnosis and a prescription from a qualified health care professional. This provision is designed to ensure that students with disabilities can receive essential health services while in a school setting, thereby promoting their overall well-being and educational success. 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