Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateAlaskaIntroduced
HB 39: An Act relating to public school students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Jamie Allard
HB 39 status: Introduced — (H) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) OF LAW 9/20/26 (updated Jul 3, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
73OUT OF 100
Score:73/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 45/100
Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion85%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill introduces new requirements or programs to better support students in public schools who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Who is affected
Public school students with hearing impairments, public school districts, and educational staff.
Requirements and enforcement
Not stated in the available source.
Costs and funding
Potential costs are associated with implementation, but specific appropriations are not listed in the summary.
When it takes effect
Effective date of law is 9/20/26.
Potential benefits
Improved accessibility and tailored support for students with disabilities in the public school system.
Risks and tradeoffs
Operational scalability, staffing availability, and potential financial pressure on school districts.
What is still unknown
Specific methods of support and the exact legislative changes to existing school district policy remain unknown.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Society
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Enhanced accessibility for students with hearing disabilities
- Increased focus on specialized educational support
- Improved inclusivity in public school classrooms
Risks
- Potential for uneven implementation across districts
- Challenges in sourcing specialized communication personnel
- Financial strain on smaller school districts
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Focus on student health-related communication needs
- Standardization of support for developmental well-being
- Inclusive environments reduce student mental health strain
Risks
- Possible gaps in service during implementation transition
- Shortage of qualified professional staff
- Difficulty monitoring service quality statewide
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
Official bill text or data from OpenStates.
Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
LegiScan returned a PDF-only document. PDF extraction is not enabled in this build, so the pipeline used a safer fallback.
Analysis scope
Source provided is a summary; full statutory text is unavailable.
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Where it stands
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- Final agreementUpcoming
- GovernorUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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