The bill establishes a framework for demonstration state-tribal education compacts in Alaska, allowing the commissioner of education and early development to enter into agreements with participating tribes. These compacts will have a five-year term and must include provisions related to roles and responsibilities, compliance requirements, recordkeeping, dispute resolution, and a limited waiver of tribal sovereign immunity. The bill also outlines the operation of compact schools, which will be exempt from most state statutes and regulations applicable to school districts, while still adhering to certain educational standards and requirements. Additionally, it mandates that these schools participate in the teachers' retirement system and provides for the potential waiver of teacher certification requirements for individuals with specialized knowledge relevant to the tribes.

The legislation includes provisions for funding, reporting, and regulatory oversight, ensuring that compact schools can receive state aid and federal funding as local educational agencies. Participating tribes are required to report student data and school performance to the Department of Education and Early Development, which will compile this information for legislative review. The bill is set to be repealed on July 1, 2036, and takes effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
SB0066A, AM SB 66, introduced 01/24/2025: 14.03.016, 14.03.050, 14.03.072, 14.03.083, 14.03.090, 14.03.127, 14.03.135, 14.03.140, 14.09.010, 14.09.030, 14.14.050, 14.14.110, 14.33.010, 14.33.250, 14.17.500, 14.17.910, 14.14.105, 14.14.107, 14.20.010, 14.20.040, 14.20.095, 14.20.215, 23.40.070, 23.40.260, 14.30.180, 14.30.350, 14.30.355, 14.30.356, 14.30.360, 14.30.370, 14.30.400, 14.20.020, 14.20.022, 14.20.023, 14.20.025, 14.25.220, 14.25.590, 14.60.010, 14.17.600, 14.03.120, 14.03.078