Support for education funding bill comes as Alaska districts grapple with ongoing deficits

By: Corinne Smith

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: March 17, 2026

Words: 1,175

Last Updated: 3 days, 18 hours ago

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Lawmakers are considering new legislation to increase state funding for Alaska schools, and heard public comment on Wednesday evening that showed overwhelming support for more funding for public education.

The legislation comes on the heels of a historic increase to per pupil student funding last year — after political debate between lawmakers and Gov. Mike Dunleavy resulted in three governor’s vetoes and two override votes by the Legislature.

House Bill 374 would increase …

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