SB 1193 Summary

• Allocates $2,000,000 annually from state lottery fund revenues to the department of education to fund the office of Indian education, with a requirement to hire at least five full-time equivalent employees for the office.

• Establishes the office of Indian education in the department of education and expands its duties to include professional development, data literacy, teacher recruitment and retention, Native language development, fiscal management, family engagement, and incorporation of Native American culture into curricula.

• Requires the office to provide technical assistance to schools and Indian nations on curriculum development, cultural relevance, and instructional materials aligned to state standards.

• Mandates annual meetings between representatives from Indian nations, state board of education, governor's office, legislature, and superintendent to coordinate activities related to Native American education.

• Requires school districts with tribal lands to submit annual Native American education status reports to Indian nations and the department of education, including data on student achievement, school safety, dropout rates, attendance, and educational programs.