Dunleavy’s veto of education funding bill puts pressure on lawmakers during final month of session

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy vetoes school funding boost

JUNEAU, Alaska — Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy on Thursday vetoed a $1,000 increase to the Base Student Allocation, the state's per-student funding formula.

AFP Statement on Gov. Dunleavy’s Veto of Education Proposal - Americans for Prosperity

ANCHORAGE, AK – Today, Governor Dunleavy vetoed an education bill, HB 69. This misguided bill prioritized systems over students and provided little accountability or relief for Alaska families. Alaskans are calling for real education reform—and HB69 simply didn’t deliver. Families want funding that directly supports students and teachers, not just school districts. They want more options for how and where their children learn, and the flexibilit…

Alaska Gov. Dunleavy vetoes education funding boost for second year in a row

The bill Dunleavy vetoed would have increased the core of the state’s per-student funding by $1,000 in the funding formula.

Dunleavy’s veto of education funding bill puts pressure on lawmakers during final month of session

Peninsula Clarion Peninsula Clarion - Governor also previews new bill with $560 BSA increase, plus additional funds for policy initiatives. Dunleavy’s veto of education funding bill puts pressure on lawmakers during final month of session Mark Sabbatini

Dunleavy vetoes education bill, announces competing bill

Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks to reporters during a news conference on April 17, 2025. (Eric Stone/Alaska Public Media) Gov. Mike Dunleavy on Thursday announced he had vetoed a bill that would have boosted the basic per-student funding amount for public schools, the base student allocation, by $1,000. Instead, Dunleavy said he would introduce a $560 [...]

Governor vetoes education bill, pitches new plan with reforms

Governor Mike Dunleavy made good on his promise to veto the education bill. It passed the House and Senate with a proposed BSA increase, but now the governor is pitching his own plan.