Alaska

Abstract

Alaska’s FY2022 budget priorities for education remained unchanged, with funding for P–12 education in first place and the University of Alaska system in fourth. In addition to funding, Alaska directed the creation of new literacy programs, allowed opportunities for State–Tribal Education Compact Schools, and established a separate fund in the treasury to protect funds for the university system. A change to the funding formula for P–12 was realized in an increase in Base Student Allocation for FY2023, the first increase since FY2017. Alaska faces pressing issues with shortages of teachers and housing, as well as the high costs of goods and services across the state.