An Act relating to correspondence study program student assessment participation; and providing for an effective date.

HB 248 requires Alaska school districts offering correspondence (online) learning programs to maintain student assessment participation rates equal to the district-wide rate for statewide tests. Districts failing to meet this standard risk having state education funding withheld until compliance is achieved. The bill defines key terms like "correspondence program student assessment participation rate" as the percentage of enrolled students taking required tests. This law takes effect on January 1, 2027, directly affecting school districts operating correspondence programs.