Legislative Advocacy Resources
These legislative resources are designed to help school board members become more effective education advocates. They provide valuable insights into current policies, funding mechanisms, and key issues affecting Alaska’s public schools, equipping you to engage confidently and knowledgeably with both legislators and your community.
Click the button to view a list of education-related bills AASB is monitoring during the 34th Legislature.
AASB Legislative Priorities Explained
Learn the significance of AASB’s Legislative Priorities, their relevance, and why they’re important to the public school students in your school district.
Who Controls Alaska School Funding?
This graphic shows how funding reaches Alaska’s public schools and the impact each player has on ensuring that every student has access to a quality education.
Your Guide to Alaska Legislators
NEW for 2025! This AASB guide includes biographies, backgrounds, and more for all Senators and Representatives during the 1st Session of the 34th Legislature.
As a locally elected official, your role carries significant influence. AASB is dedicated to equipping you with accurate and impactful information to enhance your effectiveness. We encourage you to actively advocate for public education and offer these suggested actions to support your efforts.
The About AASB card provides a brief overview of AASB’s history, our work supporting Alaska’s school boards, and links to advocacy resources for effective engagement in educational policy.
The School Funding card highlights the impact of underfunding, advocates for investing in Alaska’s public education, and links to research on the connection between funding and student outcomes.
An Overview of the Foundation Formula
AASB created this 10-minute video and one-page summary to help explain the Foundation Formula and provide a better understanding of its functioning:
The video simplifies the funding formula into clear, easily understandable terms, highlighting key elements and mechanisms.
The one-page summary sheet offers a quick reference guide for anyone looking for a concise overview.
AASB Legislative Priorities
Legislature
- Find My School District’s Legislators A guide to the state Senators and Representatives who currently represent each Alaska school district. Includes legislator contact information.
- Education Bills introduced during the 2025 Session
- Your Guide to Lobbying the Alaska Legislature – A Primer for Alaska School Board Members Learn the essentials of communicating with lawmakers, including an overview of the legislative process, Capitol visit logistics, meeting preparation, testifying at hearings, the committee process, and more.
- Legislative Testimony Template – Fillable PDF
Alaska Constitution
Publications
How do your local legislators view Alaska’s public education system? These sample questions align with AASB’s legislative priorities to help legislators understand the challenges facing schools, and encourage them to support policies for a strong, equitable education system.
Useful Session Links
- Alaska Legislature home page
- View live and recorded Floor Sessions and Committee Hearings:
- House and Senate Daily Committee Meeting Schedules
- House and Senate Floor Calendars
- Alaska Legal Resource Center Provides free access to public legal resources, such as case law, court rules, statutes and regulations.
Alaska Legislature Mobile App
- Apple iOS (App Store) – Available for iPhone only