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Rep. Story introduces bill aiming to stabilize education funding
House Bill 261 would change how schools rely on student counts.
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Juneau school board approves funding for Dzantiki’i Heeni playground
The Dzantiki’i Heeni campus used to be a middle school, and had no dedicated playground.
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Superintendent addresses school district successes, concerns
Graduation numbers are climbing, and staffing gaps are persisting.
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School board allocates extra state funds
More state funds available, but funding issues and federal uncertainty abound
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Public comment period opens for proposal limiting local governments’ contributions to schools
JSD’s potential loss from limiting non-instructional funding becomes more significant after review
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Chalking up education funding outrage on the sidewalk at the governor’s mansion
Families protest Dunleavy’s vetoes to education funding with colorful pictures and words.
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Officials warn of possible lawsuit in wake of Alaska governor’s education funding veto
Among issues are if veto violates Alaska’s constitutional guarantee of adequately funded public schools.
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Alaska state school board may vote Wednesday morning to limit local funding for public schools
Change to city-provided funds, originally targeted for 2026, could cost Juneau School District more than $2M.
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State education board delays decision limiting local funding for schools
DEED blames local contributions for failure of disparity test — testimonies point the finger back.
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Legislature overrides governor’s education veto in moment of ‘courage’
Supporters of bill raising BSA by $700 stand together as session nears adjournment.
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Gov. Dunleavy vetoes second bill increasing education funding; override vote by legislators likely Tuesday
Bill passed by 48-11 vote — eight more than needed — but same count for override not certain.
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Educators, the ‘backbone of our schools,’ are breaking
Teachers say district contract counteroffer with less pay sends the message they should leave.
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Dunleavy threatens unprecedented veto of education funds in budget unless his policy goals are met
Line-item veto could leave districts with less money for months; legality of such action is questioned
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Alaska Legislature approves corporate tax for online business in Alaska, tied to education funding
Bill would be first state measure to raise significant new revenue in a decade.
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Compromise education bill passes Legislature by veto-proof margin despite Dunleavy administration threats
Education commissioner tells school districts to support governor’s policy goals or risk losing funds.
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Effort to rush compromise education bill through Legislature hits snag due to ‘drafting error’
Bill returned to Senate, which passed it 19-1, to fix error in amendment; House vote expected by Wednesday
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Student government convention in Sitka petitions for $1,000 BSA hike, inflation adjustments
About 250 high schoolers seek same funding vetoed by governor, as Legislature now eyes lower amount.
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Senate adds $700 BSA hike to school phone policy bill a day after veto override on $1,000 increase fails
Lawmakers say quick floor vote by Senate, concurrence by House may set up another override session.
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Legislature fails to override Dunleavy’s veto of $1,000 increase in per-student education spending
Lawmakers supporting veto note state’s financial shortfall, suggest smaller BSA increase or new revenue.