This bill amends Alaska's law regarding funding for residential schools by updating the reimbursement costs that school districts can claim. Specifically, it modifies the per-pupil monthly stipend for room and board expenses, replacing fixed dollar amounts with a calculation based on the base student allocation set out in AS 14.17.470. The new stipends will be determined as a percentage of this allocation for different regions: 37% for the Southeast Region, 36% for the Southcentral Region, 44% for the Interior Region, 45% for the Southwest Region, and 53% for the Northern Remote Region. The previous fixed amounts have been deleted from the law.

Additionally, the bill includes a provision for retroactivity, stating that the changes will take effect from July 1, 2025. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage, as specified in the legislation.

Statutes affected:
SB0257A, AM SB 257, introduced 02/23/2026: 14.16.200, 14.17.470