An Act relating to demonstration state-tribal education compacts; relating to demonstration state-tribal education compact schools; and providing for an effective date.

HB 59 establishes a framework for Alaska to create "demonstration state-tribal education compacts" with federally recognized tribes, allowing tribes to operate schools under these agreements. The bill requires compacts to include specific terms like a 5-year term, roles for both parties, funding rules, and mandatory participation in state retirement systems, while exempting these schools from most state education laws. However, these schools must still follow key state requirements, such as attendance rules (AS 14.03.016-14.03.050), safety protocols (AS 14.33.010-14.33.250), and annual audits (AS 14.14.050). The compacts must be finalized by June 30, 2028, and the legislature intends to reevaluate them after seven years.