AK HB76

School districts must adopt policies prohibiting student use of personal mobile communication devices during school, with exceptions for emergencies, educational purposes with teacher permission, health needs, and IEP requirements

Creates reading proficiency incentive grants of $450 per student in grades K-6 who perform at grade level or show improvement on reading assessments

Authorizes the State Board of Education to establish charter schools in any district by direct application, bypassing local school board approval, with decisions required within 90 days

Establishes teacher retention and recruitment lump sum payments for fiscal years 2027-2029: $5,000 for teachers in large urban districts (Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Kenai, Mat-Su), $10,000 for mid-tier districts, and $15,000 for rural and remote districts

Extends school bond debt reimbursement program eligibility from July 1, 2025 to July 1, 2030, and increases per-pupil monthly stipends for boarding students by approximately 50% across all regions