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This bill proposes several key changes to education policy in Alaska, focusing on school enrollment, charter schools, literacy support, and teacher retention. The bill expands student enrollment options by allowing children to apply to schools outside their resident district, subject to capacity limitations and a lottery system, and requires school districts to report detailed enrollment data. It establishes a formal process for creating charter schools, with the State Board of Education required to make decisions on charter school applications within 45 days. The legislation creates an after-school literacy grant program that will provide up to $10 million annually to school districts for literacy tutoring services, with grants awarded competitively and recipients required to report on the effectiveness of their programs. Additionally, the bill introduces a retention and recruitment incentive for full-time certificated teachers, offering lump sum payments ranging from $3,000 to $13,000 depending on the school district, with payments available for three consecutive years (2026-2029). These incentives are designed to support teacher retention, particularly in more remote or challenging school districts, and are subject to annual appropriation. The bill aims to address educational challenges by providing more school choice, improving literacy support, and offering financial incentives to teachers.

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