This 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. The compacts will have a five-year term and must include provisions related to roles and responsibilities, legal compliance, recordkeeping, and dispute resolution, among others. The bill also mandates that these compact schools operate according to the terms of their agreements while being exempt from most state statutes and regulations applicable to school districts, except those specified in the bill. Additionally, it outlines the requirements for teacher certification and employment, ensuring that compact schools can hire individuals with specialized knowledge relevant to the tribes.

The legislation includes provisions for funding, reporting, and regulatory oversight, allowing the Department of Education and Early Development to provide state aid and grant funding as if the compact schools were regional educational attendance areas. Participating tribes are required to report student data and school performance to the department, which will compile this information for legislative review. The bill is set to take effect immediately and will be repealed on July 1, 2036, with a legislative intent to reevaluate the compacts after seven years.

Statutes affected:
SB1002A, AM SB 1002, introduced 08/02/2025: 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