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Alaska lawmakers propose House Bill 374 to increase public school funding by $158.6 million, raising the base student allocation to $7,290 per student. The bill follows last years funding increase and addresses budget shortfalls in large districts like Anchorage and Fairbanks. Supporters, including students, parents, teachers, and superintendents, emphasized the need for additional funding to prevent cuts to teachers, larger class sizes, and potential school closures. The committee is currently reviewing the bill, with potential for further school spending due to increased state revenues.

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