The bill amends AS 23.20.110(r) to expand the circumstances under which the Department of Labor and Workforce Development can disclose information to other state agencies, including the University of Alaska. The new provisions allow for the sharing of information not only for the statewide workforce and education-related statistics program but also for program evaluation and improvement, educational outreach, or public policy research.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the conditions under which subsequent disclosures of the information can occur. It removes the previous requirement that subsequent disclosures must only pertain to the statewide workforce and education-related statistics program and instead allows for disclosures related to program evaluation and improvement, provided that the receiving agency has a written agreement with the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. This change aims to enhance collaboration between state agencies while ensuring that information is used appropriately and securely.

Statutes affected:
SB0181A, AM SB 181, introduced 04/22/2025: 23.20.110
SB0181Z, AM Enrolled SB 181, introduced 05/19/2026: 23.20.110