State • Alaska

HB 39: An Act relating to public school students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Jamie AllardIntroduced

HB 39 status: Introduced — (H) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) OF LAW 9/20/26 (updated Jul 3, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score75/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 45/100

Bill summary

Official

An Act relating to public school students who are deaf or hard of hearing.. Currently in House.

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan90%
Public opinion85%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • no identified direct effect

Risks

  • no identified direct effect

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • potential long-term workforce readiness

Risks

  • possible fiscal impact on local school district budgets

Society

Positive Outlook
80%

Benefits

  • improves educational equity
  • enhances access for students with disabilities

Risks

  • implementation challenges in rural districts
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

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Analysis based solely on abstract; full text not reviewed

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

(H) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) OF LAW 9/20/26

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
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Enacted

Upcoming
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