A legislative internship program established by the legislative council under Alaska Stat. § 24.20.060(8) shall provide that

(1) the University of Alaska provide academic support and credit to the program;

Terms Used In Alaska Statutes 24.20.062

  • Legislative session: That part of a chamber's daily session in which it considers legislative business (bills, resolutions, and actions related thereto).
(2) students enrolled and in good standing at any accredited postsecondary educational institution who have successfully completed at least two years of study are eligible to participate in the program;
(3) interns will be selected by a committee composed of members of the legislature appointed by the legislative council and representatives of the university appointed by the university;
(4) interns will be selected on the basis of their experience and interest in subjects which the legislative council feels are likely to be considered during a legislative session;
(5) legislative interns are entitled to receive academic credit and payment of $30 for each day of participation in the program during the legislative session.