Alaska 34th Alaska State Legislature Status: In Committee

HB 59 — An Act relating to demonstration state-tribal education compacts; relating to demonstration state-tribal education compact schools; and providing for an effective date.

Last action — (H) Minutes (HEDC)

  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 22, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Low chance

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Stalled 14% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The amendments to House Bill 59 extend the timeframe for the Department of Education and Early Development to implement certain measures from five years to seven years, with a new deadline set for January 31, 2033. This change gives more time for preparation and execution of the educational policies outlined in the bill. It matters because it allows the department to ensure a more thorough rollout, potentially leading to better outcomes for students and educators.

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34-GH1518\N CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO.
34-GH1518\A HOUSE BILL NO.
59(TRB) IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION BY THE HOUSE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON TRIBAL AFFAIRS Referred:
59 IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION BY THE HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR Introduced:
Education Sponsor(s):
1/22/25 Referred:
HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED "An Act relating to demonstration state-tribal education compacts;
House Special Committee on Tribal Affairs, Education A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED "An Act relating to demonstration state-tribal education compacts;
It is the intent of the legislature that the legislature reevaluate the establishment of demonstration state-tribal education compacts, as provided under this Act, in five years.
It is the intent of the legislature that the legislature reevaluate the establishment of demonstration state-tribal education compacts, as provided under this Act, in seven years.
HB0059b -1- CSHB 59(TRB) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-GH1518\N (b) A demonstration state-tribal education compact must follow a template that contains substantially similar or equivalent terms applicable to each participating tribe and must include provisions regarding (1) the five-year term of the compact;
HB0059a -1- HB 59 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-GH1518\A (b) A demonstration state-tribal education compact must follow a template that contains substantially similar or equivalent terms applicable to each participating tribe and must include provisions regarding (1) the five-year term of the compact;
(c) The following provisions apply to the operation and management of a CSHB 59(TRB) -2- HB0059b New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-GH1518\N demonstration state-tribal education compact school as if the school were a school district:
(c) The following provisions apply to the operation and management of a HB 59 -2- HB0059a New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-GH1518\A demonstration state-tribal education compact school as if the school were a school district:
(E) AS 23.40.070 - 23.40.260 (authorizing collective bargaining by HB0059b -3- CSHB 59(TRB) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-GH1518\N certificated employees), except with regard to teachers who are administrators;
(E) AS 23.40.070 - 23.40.260 (authorizing collective bargaining by HB0059a -3- HB 59 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-GH1518\A certificated employees), except with regard to teachers who are administrators;
(g) For purposes of AS 14.25 and participation in the teachers' retirement system, (1) a demonstration state-tribal education compact school is an "employer" as CSHB 59(TRB) -4- HB0059b New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-GH1518\N defined in AS 14.25.220 and 14.25.590;
(g) For purposes of AS 14.25 and participation in the teachers' retirement system, (1) a demonstration state-tribal education compact school is an "employer" as HB 59 -4- HB0059a New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-GH1518\A defined in AS 14.25.220 and 14.25.590;
(d) The Department of Education and Early Development may withhold funds from a HB0059b -5- CSHB 59(TRB) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-GH1518\N demonstration state-tribal education compact school for violation of (1) state law made applicable by this Act;
(d) The Department of Education and Early Development may withhold funds from a HB0059a -5- HB 59 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-GH1518\A demonstration state-tribal education compact school for violation of (1) state law made applicable by this Act;
(c) On or before January 31, 2031, the Department of Education and Early Development shall provide a written report to the legislature concerning demonstration state- tribal education compacts.
(c) On or before January 31, 2033, the Department of Education and Early Development shall provide a written report to the legislature concerning demonstration state- tribal education compacts.
The report must include a summary of the data compiled for each demonstration state-tribal education compact school from the reports made under (a) of this section from the effective date of this Act through November 15, 2030.
The report must include a summary of the data compiled for each demonstration state-tribal education compact school from the reports made under (a) of this section from the effective date of this Act through November 15, 2032.
CSHB 59(TRB) -6- HB0059b New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
HB 59 -6- HB0059a New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
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Action History

  1. (H) Minutes (HEDC)

  2. (H) Heard & Held

  3. (H) EDUCATION at 08:00 AM DAVIS 106

  4. (H) REFERRED TO EDUCATION

  5. (H) FN4: (EED/FUND CAP)

  6. (H) FN3: ZERO(EED)

  7. (H) FN2: ZERO(EED)

  8. (H) FN1: ZERO(ADM)

  9. (H) AM: BURKE, STORY, SCHWANKE, DIBERT

  10. (H) NR: CARRICK

  11. (H) DP: MOORE, UNDERWOOD

  12. (H) TRB RPT CS(TRB) 2DP 1NR 4AM

  13. (H) Minutes (HTRB)

  14. (H) Moved CSHB 59(TRB) Out of Committee

  15. (H) TRIBAL AFFAIRS at 08:00 AM DAVIS 106

  16. (H) Minutes (HTRB)

  17. (H) Heard & Held

  18. (H) TRIBAL AFFAIRS at 08:00 AM DAVIS 106

  19. (H) Minutes (HTRB)

  20. (H) Heard & Held

  21. (H) TRIBAL AFFAIRS at 08:00 AM DAVIS 106

  22. (H) Minutes (HTRB)

  23. (H) Heard & Held

  24. (H) TRIBAL AFFAIRS at 08:00 AM DAVIS 106

  25. (H) -- Public Testimony -- -- MEETING CANCELED --

  26. (H) TRIBAL AFFAIRS at 08:00 AM DAVIS 106

  27. (H) -- MEETING CANCELED --

  28. (H) TRIBAL AFFAIRS at 08:00 AM DAVIS 106

  29. (H) -- MEETING CANCELED --

  30. (H) TRIBAL AFFAIRS at 08:00 AM DAVIS 106

  31. (H) Minutes (HTRB)

  32. (H) GOVERNOR'S TRANSMITTAL LETTER

  33. (H) FN4: (EED/FUND CAP)

  34. (H) FN3: ZERO(EED)

  35. (H) FN2: ZERO(EED)

  36. (H) FN1: ZERO(ADM)

  37. (H) TRB, EDC

  38. (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

Sponsors

  • House Rules · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 64 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • House Rules

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (64)

64 members have not signed on to this bill.

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