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AK HJR28

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

4/18/2024

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary

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Origin

House of Representatives

33rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Removes the constitutional prohibition that "no money shall be paid from public funds for the direct benefit of any religious or other private educational institution" from Article VII, Section 1.

  • Adds an exception to Article IX, Section 6 (Public Purpose clause) allowing public funds to be used for "the direct educational benefit of students as provided by law," permitting payments that would otherwise violate the public purpose requirement.

  • Requires voter approval of these constitutional amendments at the next general election in accordance with Alaska constitutional amendment procedures.

Legislative Description

Const. Am: Education Funding

Education

Last Action

REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

4/18/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/18/2024

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