Public Hearing: DEED Regulation Changes (AO360)

The Alaska Department of Education and Early Development (DEED) has initiated a regulatory review process under Administrative Order 360, Alaska's Regulatory Reform Initiative. The goal of this initiative is to improve regulatory transparency and efficiency by reducing unnecessary burdens on citizens and businesses. The proposed changes involve a wide-ranging repeal and amendment of regulations across multiple chapters, including Local Education, Government of Schools, State Support of Schools, Special Programs, the Alaska Performance Scholarship Program, Children with Disabilities, Regional Resource Centers, Library Services, Museum Services, and Alaska State Archives. The Alaska State Board of Education and Early Development approved the proposal for a 30-day public comment period during their quarterly meeting on October 14, 2026. The department is soliciting written feedback, including potential compliance costs, until 5:00 P.M. on November 20, 2026. Written comments may be submitted via mail to the Juneau office, by email to [email protected], or through the Alaska Online Public Notice System. A virtual public hearing is scheduled for December 3, 2026, from 12:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. via Zoom. The board chair, Sally Stockhausen, may impose time limits on oral testimony to ensure the hearing concludes within the allotted timeframe. Following the comment period, the board will decide whether to adopt the changes, modify them, or take no action.