The bill amends various sections of Alaska's education laws to enhance open enrollment policies, charter school operations, and the provision of special education services. Key changes include allowing children to attend public schools outside their resident district upon application, subject to capacity and district policies. It mandates that school districts publish enrollment policies and data online, and it establishes a new process for charter school applications, including the ability to submit applications year-round. Additionally, the bill introduces a reading proficiency incentive grant for students in grades K-6 and sets a new base student allocation at $6,520.

Further amendments focus on charter school contracts, allowing for renewal and specifying conditions under which contracts can be terminated. The bill also requires local school boards to provide written notice and an opportunity to address deficiencies before terminating a charter school contract. It includes provisions for the use of wireless telecommunications devices in schools, ensuring that policies are shared with stakeholders and allowing exceptions for medical or emergency use. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
SB0182A, AM SB 182, introduced 04/22/2025: 14.03.080, 14.14.110, 14.14.120, 14.03.120, 14.30.420, 14.03.123, 14.03.250, 14.03.255, 14.03.253, 14.03.256, 14.03.290, 14.03.260, 14.17.410, 14.17.420, 14.17.505, 14.03.275, 14.17.430, 14.17.400, 14.17.470, 14.30.010, 14.20.020, 14.45.100, 14.45.200, 14.03.160, 14.30.045, 14.30.186, 47.14.990, 47.12.990, 14.30.180, 14.30.350