The governor was joined by Alaska Attorney General Treg Taylor, who said the state planned to ask for a stay of the decision longer than the June 30, 2024, date NEA-Alaska has asked for.
Dunleavy: State appeal of judge’s decision over homeschool reimbursement constitutionality could mean U.S. Supreme Court decision, educational dividendPublished: Apr. 17, 2024 at 2:11 PM AKDTANCHORAGE, Alaska - Citing what he called the “unprecedented” nature of an Anchorage Superior Court judge’sthat said it’s unconstitutional to use public money to reimburse parents and guardians of children in private or religious schools, Gov.
Taylor also predicted a likely appeal to the Alaska Supreme Court. The governor went further, saying because of the ruling’s broad nature, multiple hypotheticals now must be considered, including a special session, constitutional amendment, an education dividend similar to the PFD and new scholarships.
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