Alaska Legislature broadly approves compromise education bill that legislators say could survive Dunleavy veto

Sitka Schools have a budget for next year - but only if the governor doesn't block the funding

A $700 increase in the base student allowance for schools was tucked into a bill containing some education policy reforms, including guidelines around the use of cell phones. A large majority of both the Alaska House and Senate passed the bill, but the governor has vetoed two previous efforts to increase funding for K-12 education. (Alaska Beacon photo/James Brooks)The Sitka School District budget assumes an increase of $680 in per-pupil funding…

For Alaska legislators, it’s try, try, try again on big public education funding effort

Members of the Alaska House of Representatives look at the voting board for House Bill 57 on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. (Photo by James Brooks/Alaska Beacon)For the third time in two years, the Alaska Legislature has approved a bill that seeks to increase long-term state funding for the state’s K-12 public schools. On Wednesday, the state Senate voted 17-3 and the House voted 31-8 to approve House Bill 57, which would permanently increase the ba…

Bipartisan vote sends $700 school funding boost to Gov. Dunleavy's desk

House Speaker Bryce Edgmon, I-Dillingham, confers with House Rules Committee Chair Louise Stutes, R-Kodiak, on the House floor on April 30, 2025. (Eric Stone/Alaska Public Media) Alaska’s public schools may get a long-sought increase in state funding this year. A bill that would boost state education funding and make changes to state education policy passed the state House and Senate Wednesday and will soon head to Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s desk. Hou…

Alaska Legislature broadly approves compromise education bill that legislators say could survive Dunleavy veto

Gov. Mike Dunleavy has not said publicly whether he will veto the measure, sign it or allow it to pass into law without his signature

Compromise education bill passes Legislature by veto-proof margin despite Dunleavy administration threats

Juneau Empire Juneau Empire - The Voice of Alaska's Capital Since 1912 Education commissioner tells school districts to support governor’s policy goals or risk losing funds. Compromise education bill passes Legislature by veto-proof margin despite Dunleavy administration threats Mark Sabbatini

Alaska education commissioner urged superintendents to lobby legislators for Dunleavy or risk a veto - The Alaska Current

Some superintendents from districts across the state shared reactions to the commissioner’s veto threat, calling it “surprising,” “concerning” and “disappointing,” and called for state support for Alaska schools.