An Anchorage Superior Court judge has invalidated an Alaska law permitting cash payments to parents of homeschooled students, ruling it unconstitutional for using state funds on private education. This decision affects over 22,000 students in state-operated correspondence programs, reverting to a pre-2014 system. The ruling also struck down a requirement for individualized learning plans in correspondence programs. Legislators and education officials anticipate significant legislative debate and action following this decision, amidst ongoing challenges with education funding and other legislative priorities in Alaska.
Alaska Judge Strikes Down State’s Cash Payments to Families Using Correspondence School Programs
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