But the Assembly won’t know how much it’s allowed to provide the schools until the Alaska Legislature has passed its budget.
Education
As spending talks continue, house takes crack at capital budget
After a day of stalled and canceled meetings, the Alaska Legislature made small advances on a capital budget.
With session winding down, House passes Erin’s Law
The bill is now in the Senate. The governor has said he’d consider including it in a potential special legislative session.
UAF Chancellor Brian Rogers to retire this summer
University of Alaska Fairbanks Chancellor Brian Rogers plans to step down this summer.
With no deal on budget, legislative session goes long
The Alaska Legislature missed its adjournment deadline on Sunday night, after failing to reach agreement on the state’s budget.
Juneau School District hopes special election will make $14 million difference
The district wants voters to approve a bond measure for school renovations before a law stopping state reimbursements for school construction takes effect.
Opt out bill could cost Alaska $97 million in federal school funding
The Legislature has advanced a contentious education bill that would allow parents to opt out of standardized tests and certain school curricula.
U.S. Senate Favors Secure Rural Schools – Secure Docs, Too
That’s a federal revenue-sharing program that delivers some $14 million to local governments in Alaska, primarily in Southeast, to compensate for low federal timber receipts. The bill also helps Medicare providers nationwide.
Facing budget cuts, Aleutians East to close Cold Bay School
The Aleutians East Borough is closing its second school in three years.
Tom McKenna to lead Harborview Elementary
He’ll replace Dave Stoltenburg who’s retiring at the end of the school year.