MA S412

Establishes a permanent 17-member commission on American Indian and Alaska Native education as an independent state agency, with appointees from various departments including Early Education and Care, Elementary and Secondary Education, Higher Education, Public Health, Mental Health, Youth Services, and Veterans' Services

Requires 7 members to be appointed by the Massachusetts Commission on Indian Affairs in consultation with tribal governments and intertribal organizations, with members serving 2-year terms

Directs the commission to investigate public and private resources to improve educational opportunities and outcomes, support heritage language and history instruction, and prepare students for college and careers

Mandates partnership with education and public health departments to create school-based and community-based programs focused on suicide prevention, violence intervention, and zero-tolerance policies for harassment and discrimination

Requires annual reports to the governor and legislature by June 2, and authorizes the commission to hire an executive director, accept grants and donations, and establish regional chapters