AK SB182

Increases the base student allocation (BSA) from $5,960 to $6,520 per student and raises correspondence study program funding from 90% to 100% of ADM

Establishes statewide open enrollment allowing students to attend any public school outside their resident district, subject to capacity and district policies prioritizing siblings and processing applications in order received

Strengthens charter school protections by requiring automatic contract renewal upon application, limiting termination grounds to specific failures, reducing appeal decision timelines from 90 to 45 days, and capping district administrative fees at 4%

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

Requires all school districts to adopt policies regulating student use of personal wireless devices during school hours, with exceptions for medical, translation, emergency, or teacher-approved educational purposes