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, subject to capacity limitations and district policies. It mandates that school districts publish enrollment policies and data on their websites, 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 outlines requirements for wireless telecommunications device policies in schools.

The bill also revises the base student allocation, increasing it to $6,520, and includes provisions for the appeal process regarding charter school contract terminations and renewals. It specifies that local school boards must provide written notice and an opportunity to address deficiencies before terminating or not renewing a charter school contract. Furthermore, it clarifies that special education services must be provided to children with disabilities attending schools under the new open enrollment provisions. 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