Alaska2026Passed Legislature

HB333

Technical Readiness and Career Training Act

Last scannedSep 12, 2026, 4:46 AM

In one sentence

This law increases funding for career training in public schools, requires most of that money to be spent on hands-on learning, and creates a new state system to support these programs.

Increases the funding factor used to pay school districts for vocational and technical instruction from 1.015 to 1.025.
Requires districts to spend at least 80 percent of funds received for vocational and technical instruction on direct hands-on learning, career training, or work-based opportunities for students in grades six through twelve.
Establishes the Alaska Technical Readiness and Career Training System within the Department of Education to help develop and expand these programs across districts.
Creates a coordinator role to manage resources, support district program development, facilitate partnerships with industry partners, and track student outcomes.
Allows high school students to earn graduation credits for training provided by outside partner entities if an agreement is approved by the school board and the state coordinator.

Public school districts in Alaska
Students in grades six through twelve enrolled in secondary schools
The Department of Education and its new system coordinator
Private sector businesses, labor organizations, tribal entities, postsecondary institutions, private training providers, and municipal governments that partner with districts

The law does not specify an effective date.
Funding for credits earned through outside partners depends on whether the legislature approves money (appropriation).
School districts must get approval from their school board and the state coordinator before starting new partner agreements.

Plain language

Vocational and technical instruction funding factor: A number used to calculate how much money a school district receives for teaching job skills.
Industry-aligned certification program: Training that prepares students for credentials recognized, endorsed, or required by employers, industry associations, labor organizations, or regulatory bodies within a specific field.
Work-based learning: Educational experiences like apprenticeships, internships, cooperative education, and other opportunities where students learn skills in real-world settings.

Official record

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TECHINCAL READINESS & CAREER TRAINING An Act relating to technical readiness and career training education in public schools.

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