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AK SB209

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jesse Bjorkman

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Origin

Senate

34th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires minimum 21-24 units of credit for high school graduation, including 4 units each in language arts, social studies, and mathematics, 3 units in science, and 1 unit in health/physical education

  • Mandates social studies credits include U.S. history (1 unit), state history (0.5 units), civics (0.5 units), and economics (0.5 units)

  • Directs the Department of Education to develop proficiency confirmation tools assessing students in grades 8, 10, and 12 in economics, language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies

  • Requires school districts to affix a "seal of certified proficiency" to diplomas of students who demonstrate proficiency in all subject areas on the grade 12 assessment

  • New graduation requirements and proficiency seal provisions apply to students graduating on or after January 1, 2030

Legislative Description

Grad Requirements & Proficiency Tools

Education

Last Action

REFERRED TO EDUCATION

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/21/2026

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