Alaska lawmakers hear wide support for reauthorizing Secure Rural Schools funding

Feb 12, 2025

The House Education Committee heard testimony from borough officials, school leaders and the Association of Alaska School Boards urging the Legislature to back a resolution asking Congress to reinstate and make permanent the Secure Rural Schools program to avoid local tax increases and school budget cuts.

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Juneau — The Alaska House Education Committee on Feb. 12 heard multiple witnesses urge lawmakers to support House Joint Resolution 5, which asks Congress and the president to reauthorize the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program.

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