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.
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.
As a locally elected official, your influence is influential. AASB is committed to providing you with factual and impactful information to strengthen your effectiveness in this role. We encourage you to actively engage in advocating for public education, and offer these suggested actions to support your advocacy efforts.
How do your local candidates view Alaska’s public education system? These sample questions reflect AASB’s legislative priorities and key issues to help ensure candidates understand the challenges facing Alaska’s schools and are prepared to support policies for a strong, equitable education system.
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.
Election Information
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 from the 2024 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
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.
Publications
Alaska Legislature Mobile App