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Dunleavy’s veto of education funding bill puts pressure on lawmakers during final month of session
Governor also previews new bill with $560 BSA increase, plus additional funds for policy initiatives.
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Education bill with $1,000 BSA hike — and nothing else — gets to Senate floor; veto by Dunleavy expected
Senate president says action on lower per-student education funding increase likely if veto override fails.
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Juneau’s school board approves project lists for proposed voter bond at $5M, $10M and $15M levels
Roof, heating, ventilation and security prioritized as Assembly considers bond items for fall election.
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Alaska Senate committee advances school funding bill with $1,000 per student formula boost
Senate Education Committee amended House Bill 69 with policy changes, including capping class sizes.
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Value of Alaska Native education emphasized by Sealaska Heritage Institute president at US Senate hearing
Rosita Ḵaaháni Worl says federal funds for cultural education vital to Alaska Native students’ success.
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Alaska legislators ask feds to reinstate program that sent money to rural schools
The Alaska House of Representatives is asking Congress to fix a problem with a program that pays money…
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Juneau School District submits budget for next school year to Juneau Assembly
The plan assumes $400 BSA hike and no staff vacancies; board also advocates for DH playground.
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Juneau School District leaders plan final vote Thursday on ‘conservative’ budget for next year
Plan assumes $400 BSA hike and no staff vacancies; actual figures likely to be more financially favorable.
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House passes education bill with $1,000 BSA increase as state’s fiscal situation grows bleaker
Senate majority likely to trim hike to $680 while legislators also seek policy deal with governor.
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Republicans get chance to take a whack at omnibus state education bill as it reaches the House floor
Dozens of amendments ranging from more homeschool funds to discipline policies fall short.
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Education funding bill unexpectedly advances again, nears House floor vote amid affordability concerns
HB 69 clears Finance Committee at first hearing as minority says discussions there are not worthwhile.
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Superintendent suggests Juneau school board assume a $400 BSA increase in district’s budget
Some board members hesitant to depart from no-increase policy, express concern about Trump’s actions.
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Legislators and governor form working group seeking quick education funding and policy package
Small bipartisan group plans to spend up to two weeks on plan as related bills are put on…
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Rural schools in Southeast Alaska face funding shortfall after U.S. House fails to pass bipartisan bill
Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act is aimed at schools near federal lands.
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Four Alaska school districts, including Juneau, move on without federally promised money
$17.5M pandemic funding dispute wth state ends; Juneau wasn’t counting on its $90K share.
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Drops in Alaska’s student test scores and education funding follow similar paths past 20 years, study claims
Fourth graders now are a year behind their 2007 peers in reading and math, author of report asserts.
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Juneau School District gets $500K extra from BSA increase, may use about $100K to extend free student breakfasts
Juneau gets $5.7M rather than $5.2M from one-time funding boost; free meals set to end this month.
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State revives effort limiting funds municipalities can give school districts for non-instructional costs
Juneau School District could lose millions for buses, food service, student activities, superintendent says.
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School district faces $738K deficit in food service and activity funds, but now has money to cover
Board members asked to fix shortfall so it’s not included in audit, but some uneasy without more review.
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Alaska pursues appeal of $17.5 million penalty over federal education funding equity dispute
Feds say Gov. Dunleavy veto, DEED inaction are to blame for the penalties.