Alaska HB165 sets maximum classroom sizes for public schools, with exceptions for certain courses and transfers.

HB165 establishes limits on the number of students in public school classrooms in Alaska. For grades K-3, the maximum is 23 students; for grades 4-8, 26 students; and for grades 9-12, 30 students. Exceptions apply to art, library, music, computer science, vocational-technical, and physical education courses. Districts must inform parents of classroom sizes and notify them of any exceedances due to late transfers. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.

Alaska HB165 sets maximum classroom sizes for public schools, with exceptions for certain courses and transfers.

HB165 establishes limits on the number of students in public school classrooms in Alaska. For grades K-3, the maximum is 23 students; for grades 4-8, 26 students; and for grades 9-12, 30 students. Exceptions apply to art, library, music, computer science, vocational-technical, and physical education courses. Districts must inform parents of classroom sizes and notify them of any exceedances due to late transfers. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.