Alaska HB288 modifies local contributions by school districts to charter schools.

Alaska HB288 amends the local contribution requirements for city or borough school districts to charter schools. It redefines "local contribution" to include appropriations and in-kind services. The bill mandates that local school boards provide charter schools with an annual program budget, which must be at least the amount generated by the students enrolled in the charter school minus administrative costs. The bill also specifies that charter school facilities' costs, such as rent, utilities, and maintenance, cannot be included in the annual program budget. HB288 takes effect July 1, 2026.

Alaska HB288 modifies local contributions by school districts to charter schools.

Alaska HB288 amends the local contribution requirements for city or borough school districts to charter schools. It redefines "local contribution" to include appropriations and in-kind services. The bill mandates that local school boards provide charter schools with an annual program budget, which must be at least the amount generated by the students enrolled in the charter school minus administrative costs. The bill also specifies that charter school facilities' costs, such as rent, utilities, and maintenance, cannot be included in the annual program budget. HB288 takes effect July 1, 2026.