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ID H0640

Bill

Status

Passed

4/8/2010

Primary Sponsor

Unknown

Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds Section 33-131 to Idaho Code defining "tribal school" as an educational institution serving kindergarten through twelfth grade controlled by a federally recognized American Indian tribe in Idaho or its tribal education authority.

  • Defines "tribal education authority" as the local education agency for a tribe acting under the tribal governing body's authority.

  • Establishes that tribal education authorities must facilitate tribal control over education of Indian children on reservations and coordinate all preschool, elementary, secondary, and vocational educational programs funded by tribal, federal, or other sources.

  • Requires tribal education authorities to develop and enforce tribal educational codes, policies, and standards applicable to curriculum, personnel, students, facilities, and support programs on reservations.

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law relating to education to provide definitions for "tribal school" and "tribal education authority."

EDUCATION

Last Action

Governor signed Session Law Chapter 282 Effective: 07/01/10

4/8/2010

Committee Referrals

Education3/8/2010

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