Request for Public Input – Department of Education and Early Development Regulation Changes- Administrative Order 360

What is this notice about?

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The Alaska Department of Education and Early Development (DEED) proposes to remove or change many of its regulations as part of a statewide effort to cut unneeded rules. The changes cover schools, testing, school audits, charter school applications, the Alaska Performance Scholarship, gifted education, libraries, museums, state archives and regional resource centers. The public can send written comments until 5:00 P.M. on November 20, 2026, or speak at a phone or online hearing on December 3, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

Administrative Order 360, Alaska's Regulatory Reform Initiative, requires a statewide review of existing regulations, guidance documents and materials incorporated by reference to reduce unnecessary burdens on Alaskans and businesses. The Alaska State Board of Education and Early Development voted at its October 14, 2026, quarterly meeting to release these proposed changes for a 30-day public comment period.

What action is being taken?

DEED proposes to amend, adopt and repeal regulations in Title 4 of the Alaska Administrative Code (AAC). Changes include: removing the unused definition of "local school committee" (Chapter 5); changes to school accounting and audit guides, college and career readiness tests, and test security rules (Chapter 6); changes to school district audits and budget reviews for state support (Chapter 9); removing some charter school application requirements (Chapter 33); removing outdated 2011–2014 curriculum requirements for the Alaska Performance Scholarship (Chapter 43); changes to financial aid for special education and transportation services for gifted children (Chapter 52); changes to public library assistance grants and school library collection development grants (Chapter 57); changes to Alaska State Museum fees and loans, Alaska Native artifact agreements, museum assistance grant applications, and repository accreditation (Chapter 58); changes to how state records are kept, preserved, disposed of and archived, and to microform rules (Chapter 59); and repealing rules on regional resource center boards, the Alaska Regional Resource Center Advisory Council, and setting up regional resource centers (Chapter 66). The changes are not expected to require more state funding. After the comment period, the State Board may adopt these or other changes on the same subjects without further notice, or take no action, and the final wording may differ.

Who is involved: Alaska State Board of Education and Early Development; school districts; charter schools; students and Alaska Performance Scholarship applicants; gifted students; public libraries; museums and natural and cultural history repositories; regional resource centers; state agencies that keep public records.

How can the public respond?

Respond by Fri, Nov 20, 2026 12 days from today.

“Written comments must be received not later than 5:00 P.M. on November 20, 2026. Oral comments may be given at the hearing on December 3, 2026.”

Ways to respond

Mail P. O. Box 110500, 333 Willoughby Avenue, 9th Floor, Juneau, AK 99811
Email eed.stateboard@alaska.gov
Online form Alaska Online Public Notice System – access this notice and use the comment link
Testify at hearing December 3, 2026, State Board of Education and Early Development virtual meeting. Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88335605071 or call 1-253-215-8782 (toll free) and press *9 (Meeting ID 883 3560 5071)

What to include

Comments may address the proposed changes, including possible costs to private persons of complying with them. Written questions about the proposal may be sent to Executive Secretary Kathijo Jolin at eed.stateboard@alaska.gov or the mailing address and must be received at least 10 days before the comment period ends (by November 10, 2026, based on the November 20 deadline); answers to similar questions will be grouped and posted on the Alaska Online Public Notice System. At the hearing, priority goes to people on the line before it begins; the hearing may be extended for those on the line before 12:15 P.M. who have not yet spoken, and the board chair, Sally Stockhausen, may limit speaking time. People with disabilities who need an accommodation should contact eed.stateboard@alaska.gov by November 1, 2026.

Contact

Kathijo Jolin, Executive Secretary to the Board
Alaska Department of Education and Early Development, State Board of Education and Early Development
eed.stateboard@alaska.gov
P. O. Box 110500, 333 Willoughby Avenue, 9th Floor, Juneau, AK 99811

Will there be public meetings?

Public hearing (virtual State Board of Education and Early Development meeting): Thu, Dec 3, 2026, Notice states oral comments taken between noon and 1:00 P.M.; also states the hearing is scheduled from noon to 4:00 P.M.
Virtual (Zoom and telephone)
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88335605071 or call 1-253-215-8782 (toll free) and press *9 to comment (Meeting ID 883 3560 5071). Join before the hearing begins for priority.

Key dates

Oct 14, 2026: State Board of Education and Early Development voted to release proposed changes for public comment
Oct 16, 2026: Notice published
Nov 1, 2026: Deadline to request a disability accommodation
Nov 20, 2026: Written comments due by 5:00 P.M.
Dec 3, 2026: Public hearing for oral comments during virtual State Board meeting

Original notice text

Notice of proposed changes to Department of Education and Early Development Regulations regarding Local education, government of schools, state support of schools, special programs, Alaska performance scholarship program, children with disabilities, regional resource centers, library services, museum services, and Alaska state archives, records, and information. BRIEF DESCRIPTION Administrative Order 360, Alaska’s Regulatory Reform Initiative, aims to improve the quality, transparency, and efficiency of the state’s regulatory environment to encourage business and economic growth. The initiative mandates a statewide review of existing administrative regulations, guidance documents, and materials incorporated by reference to reduce unnecessary burdens on Alaska’s citizens and businesses. The Alaska Department of Education and Early Development proposes to amend, adopt, and repeal regulations relating to Local Education (Chapter 5), Government of Schools (Chapter 6), State Support of Schools (Chapter 9), Special Programs (Chapter 33), Alaska Performance Scholarship Program (Chapter 43), Children with Disabilities (Chapter 52), Regional Resource Centers (Chapter 66), Library Services (Chapter 57), Museum Services (Chapter 58), and Alaska State Archives, Records, and Information (Chapter 59). Chapter 5 Local Education The Department of Education and Early Development proposes to change regulations on local education, by removing the definition of "local school committee" which is no longer used in regulations. Summary of Changes: • 4 AAC 05.900(4) is proposed to be repealed. The intended effect of this repeal is to remove the definition of "local school committee" which is no longer used in regulation. Statutory authority: AS 14.07.020; AS 14.07.060 Statutes being implemented, interpreted, or made specific: AS 14.08.115; AS 14.12.035; Fiscal information: The proposed regulation changes are not expected to require an increased appropriation. Chapter 6 Government of Schools The Department of Education and Early Development proposes to change regulations on schools including assessment and school accountability, including changes to the adopted guides for public school accounting and audits, college and career readiness assessments, test security and consequences of breaches, and state support and intervention provided to school districts. Summary of Changes: • 4 AAC 06.120(b) is proposed to be repealed. The intended effect of this repeal is to make changes to the adopted guides for public school accounting and audits. • 4 AAC 06.718, 4 AAC 06.765(d)(1)-(5), and (7),are proposed to be repealed. The intended effect of this repeal is to make changes to college and career readiness assessments, test security and consequences of breaches. Statutory authority: AS 14.07.020; AS 14.07.030; AS 14.07.060; AS 14.07.165; AS 14.07.170 Statutes being implemented, interpreted, or made specific: AS 14.03.060; AS 14.03.075; AS 14.14.050; Fiscal information: The proposed regulation changes are not expected to require an increased appropriation. Chapter 9 State Support of Schools The Department of Education and Early Development proposes to change regulations on state support of schools, including changes to school district audits and budget reviews for state support. Summary of Changes: • 4 AAC 09.012, 4 AAC 09.130 areproposed to be repealed. The intended effect of this repeal is to make changes to school district audits and budget review for state support. • 4 AAC 09.120(e) is proposed to be amended to conform with the changes to 4 AAC 09.130. Statutory authority: AS 14.07.020; AS 14.07.060; AS 14.07.170; AS 14.17.920 Statutes being implemented, interpreted, or made specific: AS 14.07.070; AS 14.14.050; AS 14.17.505; AS 14.17.900; AS 14.17.910; Sec. 46, ch. 83, SLA 1998 Fiscal information: The proposed regulation changes are not expected to require an increased appropriation. Chapter 33 Special Schools The Department of Education and Early Development proposes to change regulations on special programs, by repealing some of the charter application requirements for a charter school . Summary of Changes: • 4 AAC 33.110(a)(12), 4 AAC 33.110(a)(20), 4 AAC 33.110(d) are proposed to be repealed. The intended effect of this repeal is to make changes to the charter application requirements for a charter school. Statutory authority: AS 14.03.280; AS 14.07.020; AS 14.07.060 Statutes being implemented, interpreted, or made specific: AS 14.03.250; AS 14.03.253; AS 14.03.255 Fiscal information: The proposed regulation changes are not expected to require an increased appropriation. Chapter 43 Alaska Performance Scholarship The Department of Education and Early Development proposes to change regulations on the Alaska Performance Scholarship, by removing outdated curriculum requirements for the Alaska Performance Scholarship for school years 2011 – 2014. Summary of changes: • 4 AAC 43.030(a-d) are proposed to be repealed. The intended effect of this repeal is to remove outdated curriculum requirements for the Alaska Performance Scholarship for school years 2011 – 2014 relating to graduation requirements during that timeframe. Statutory authority: AS 14.07.060; Statutes being implemented, interpreted, or made specific: AS 14.43.810; AS 14.43.820; AS Sec. 8, ch. 14, SLA 2010; Fiscal information: The proposed regulation changes are not expected to require an increased appropriation. Chapter 52 Education for Children with Disabilities and Gifted Children The Department of Education and Early Development proposes to change regulations on gifted children, including changes to financial aid to schools providing special education and transportation services to gifted children Summary of changes: • 4 AAC 52.865 and 4 AAC 52.870(a) are proposed to be repealed. The intended effect of this repeal is to make changes to financial aid to schools providing special education and transportation services to gifted children. Statutory authority: AS 14.07.060 Statutes being implemented, interpreted, or made specific: AS 14.17.420; AS 14.30.180; AS 14.30.352 Fiscal information: The proposed regulation changes are not expected to require an increased appropriation. Chapter 57 Library Services The Department of Education and Early Development proposes to change regulations on library services, including changes to the eligibility and requirements for public libraries receiving public library assistance grants and the application and review process for school districts applying for a public school library collection development grant. Summary of Changes: • 4 AAC 57.050(c), 4 AAC 57.063(c), 4 AAC 57.064(a)(2)(C), 4 AAC 57.067(a)(2)(A), 4 AAC 57.067(a)(2)(B), 4 AAC 57.067(a)(2)(C), 4 AAC 57.070(b), 4 AAC 57.074(b), 4 AAC 57.074(c), 4 AAC 57.099 are proposed to be repealed. The intended effect of these repeals is to make changes to the public library assistance grant eligibility and program requirements for participating libraries. • 4 AAC 57.067(a)(2) and 4 AAC 57.089(2) are proposed to be amended to conform with the changes above. • 4 AAC 57.420(a)(1)(E) is proposed to be repealed. 4AAC 57.430(b) is proposed to be amended. The intended effect of these amendments is to make changes the application and review process for school districts applying for a public school library collection development grant. Statutory authority: AS 14.56.020; AS 14.07.060; AS 14.56.320; AS 14.56.340; AS 14.56.365 Statutes being implemented, interpreted, or made specific: AS 14.56.030; AS 14.56.300; AS 14.56.310; AS 14.56.320; AS 14.56.360; AS 14.56.365; AS 14.56.360; AS 14.56.365; AS 14.56.370 Fiscal information: The proposed regulation changes are not expected to require an increased appropriation. Chapter 58 Museum Services The Department of Education and Early Development proposes to change regulations on museum services, including changes to loans and fees for the Alaska State Museum, application for museum assistance grants, and alternative accreditation requirements and review of repositories for natural and cultural history repositories. Summary of Changes: • 4 AAC 58.010(e), 4 AAC 58.120(c)(1), 4 AAC 58.120(c)(2), and 4 AAC 58.130(c)(3), are proposed to be repealed. The intended effect of this repeal is to make changes to the fee requirements, loaning of collection objects, and agreements on Alaska Native artifacts for the Alaska State Museum. • 4 AAC 58.120(c) is proposed to be amended to conform with the repeal of4 AAC58.120(c)(1) -(3). • 4 AAC 58.220(b) is proposed to be amended. The intended effect of this repeal is to make changes to the application requirements for museum assistance grants. • 4 AAC 58.230(b) is proposed to be amended to conform with the changes made to 4 AAC 58.220. • 4 AAC 58.305, and 4 AAC 58.315(b) are proposed to be repealed. The intended effect of the repeal is to make changes to alternative accreditation requirements and review of repositories for natural and cultural history repositories. • 4 AAC 58.300(d)(2), 4 AAC 58.315(a) and 4 AAC 58.320 are proposed to be amended to conform with the changes made. Statutory authority: AS 14.07.060 Statutes being implemented, interpreted, or made specific: AS 14.57.010; AS 14.57.012; AS 14.57.050 Fiscal information: The proposed regulation changes are not expected to require an increased appropriation. Chapter 59 Alaska State Archives and Records Information Services The Department of Education and Early Development proposes to change regulations on Alaska archives, records, and information including changes to the retention, preservation, disposition and archival custody of records and the design, production, retention, and certification of microforms and microforms systems . Summary of Changes: • 4 AAC 59.005(a)(3), 4 AAC 59.005(a)(4), 4 AAC 59.005(a)(5), 4 AAC 59.005(a)(7), 4 AAC 59.005(b)(3), 4 AAC 59.005(b)(4), 4 AAC 59.005(b)(5), 4 AAC 59.005(b)(6), 4 AAC 59.005(c), 4 AAC 59.005(e), 4 AAC 59.005(f), 4 AAC 59.020(b), 4 AAC 59.025(b), 4 AAC 59.025(c), 4 AAC 59.025(d), and 4 AAC 59.045 are proposed to be repealed. The intended effect of this repeal is to make changes to the retention, preservation, disposition and archival custody of records. • 4 AAC 59.060 is proposed to be repealed. The intended effect of this repeal is to make changes to the design, production, retention, and certification of microforms and microforms. Statutory authority: AS 40.21.050 Statutes being implemented, interpreted, or made specific: AS 40.21.030; AS 40.21.060; AS 40.21.110; AS 40.21.120; AS 40.21.130; AS 40.21.140 Fiscal information: The proposed regulation changes are not expected to require an increased appropriation. Chapter 66 Regional Resource Centers The Department of Education and Early Development proposes to change regulations on regional resource centers, including changes to the regional resource centers and its boards, and the Alaska Regional Resource Center Advisory Council. Summary of Changes • 4 AAC 66.020 and 4 AAC 66.040 are proposed to be repealed. The intended effect of this repeal is to make changes to the duties and audit process of regional resource center boards. • 4 AAC 66.050 is proposed to be repealed. The intended effect of this repeal is to make changes to the Alaska Regional Resource Center Advisory Council. • 4 AAC 66.055 is proposed to be repealed. The intended effect of this repeal is to make changes to the establishment of regional resource centers. Statutory Authority: AS 14.07.060; AS 14.12.180 Statutes being implemented, interpreted, or made specific: AS 14.12.150 Fiscal information: The proposed regulation changes are not expected to require an increased appropriation. The Alaska State Board of Education and Early Developed passed a motion to put these regulations out for a 30-day public comment period during their October 14, 2026, quarterly meeting. You may comment on the proposed regulation changes, including the potential costs to private persons of complying with the proposed changes, by submitting written comments to P. O. Box 110500, 333 Willoughby Avenue, 9th Floor, Juneau, AK 99811. Additionally, the Department of Education and Early Development will accept comments by electronic mail at eed.stateboard@alaska.gov Comments may also be submitted through the Alaska Online Public Notice System by accessing this notice on the system and using the comment link. The written comments must be received not later than 5:00 P.M. on November 20, 2026. You may provide oral comments relevant to the proposed action via telephone at the hearing to be held on December 3, 2026, between noon and 1:00 P.M. during the virtual meeting of the State Board of Education and Early Development by joining the online Zoom meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88335605071 or by calling 1-253-215-8782 (toll free) and selecting *9 on your phone’s keypad (Meeting ID 883 3560 5071). The hearing is scheduled from noon to 4:00 P.M. and priority will be given to commenters on the line before the beginning of the hearing. The hearing may be extended to accommodate those on the line before 12:15 P.M. who did not have an opportunity to comment. Before the start of the hearing, the State Board of Education’s chair Sally Stockhausen may limit the time allotted for each person providing oral testimony, as reasonably necessary to conclude the hearing in the time provided. You may submit written questions relevant to the proposed action to the Executive Secretary to the Board, Kathijo Jolin at eed.stateboard@alaska.gov, P. O. Box 110500, 333 Willoughby Avenue, 9th Floor, Juneau, AK 99811. The questions must be received at least 10 days before the end of the public comment period. The Department of Education and Early Development will aggregate its response to substantially similar questions and make the questions and responses available on the Alaska Online Public Notice System. If you are a person with a disability who needs a special accommodation in order to participate in this process, please contact eed.stateboard@alaska.gov not later than November 1, 2026, to ensure that any necessary accommodation can be provided. After the public comment period ends, the State Board of Education for the Department of Education and Early Development will either adopt the proposed regulation changes or other provisions dealing with the same subject, without further notice, or decide to take no action. The language of the final regulation may be different from that of the proposed regulation. You should comment during the time allowed if your interests could be affected.

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