House Bill 69: Alaska Parents as Teachers Act

Author:
Representatives Tuck, Petersen, Kawasaki, Gara

Summary:
This bill would be known as the “Alaska Parents as Teachers Act.” It would establish a voluntary parent education home visiting program for children from birth to age 5, administered by the Department of Education and Early Development. These visits would be at least once per month. The program would involve monthly parent group meetings and annual developmental and health screenings of the children. Although this would begin as a voluntary program, it is most likely the first step to a mandatory program. HSLDA believes that parents, not state officials, are best qualified to determine what is best for their children.

Status:

1/20/2009		(House) Prefiled, released 1/16/09
1/20/2009		(House) Read the first time, referrals
1/20/2009		(House) Education, Finance
1/20/2009		(House) Referred to Education
1/20/2009		(House) Education at 8 a.m. in Capitol
1/20/2009		(House) Text heard and held
2/13/2009		(House) Education at 8 a.m. in Capitol Room 106
2/13/2009		(House) Text heard and held
2/13/2009		(House) Rep. Cathy Munoz added her name as cosponsor
4/10/2009		(House) Referred to the Finance Committee

HSLDA's Position:
This bill should be opposed.

Action Requested:
None at this time.

Other Resources

E-lert—Feb. 10, 2009—Alaska: Calls Needed to Oppose Government Nanny Bill—Correction

E-lert—Feb. 10, 2009—Alaska: Calls Needed to Oppose Government Nanny Bill

Bill Text    (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)