This 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 on their websites, and it establishes a new requirement for charter schools to have a clear application process that allows submissions at any time during the school year. Additionally, the bill introduces a reading proficiency incentive grant for students in grades K-6 who meet specific reading performance criteria.

Further amendments focus on the governance of charter schools, including provisions for contract renewals and appeals against contract terminations. The bill also sets a new base student allocation amount of $6,520 and introduces a policy for the use of wireless telecommunications devices in schools, requiring districts to adopt regulations on their possession and use. The effective date for these changes is set for 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