AK SB56

Extends the graduation window from 6 months to 18 months for Alaska performance scholarship eligibility.

Increases maximum annual scholarship awards: first level from $4,755 to $7,000, second level from $3,566 to $5,250, and third level from $2,378 to $3,500.

Removes the requirement that applicants meet minimum GPA or college entrance exam scores to initially receive a scholarship; these requirements now apply only at disbursement.

Extends scholarship eligibility period from 6 years to 8 years after high school graduation and adds provisions allowing students to increase award levels based on college performance.

Requires school districts to notify students in grades 9-10 about the scholarship and grade 11 students about remaining academic requirements; adds new pathway options including career and technical education.