An Act relating to correspondence study programs; relating to allotments for correspondence study programs; and providing for an effective date.

HB 400 updates Alaska's laws regarding correspondence study programs to ensure they meet specific quality standards and financial restrictions. The bill requires districts offering these programs to implement rigorous assessment plans that include regular teacher-student contact, progress reviews, and clear grading criteria. It also mandates that program staff cannot use their positions to share religious or partisan views and requires the state department to monitor compliance and collect annual data on enrollment and spending. Additionally, the legislation clarifies how state funding allotments can be used, explicitly prohibiting parents from using these funds to pay family members for tutoring or to cover costs for private, religious, or recreational services.