UT HB0075

State Board of Education must adopt an American Indian and Alaska Native education state plan by January 1, 2027, through formal rulemaking to address educational gaps for these students

Grant program for school districts and charter schools funds materials, books, supplies, conferences, stipends, recruitment, retention, and professional development for teachers at schools where at least 29% of students are American Indian or Alaska Native

At least two-thirds of grant funding must prioritize concentrated schools in fourth, fifth, or sixth class counties with significant American Indian and Alaska Native populations; up to 3% may be used for administrative costs

State plan must identify critical academic needs, recommend actions based on current evidence and data, include teacher hiring/retention plans, and establish processes for sharing data with tribal education leaders

American Indian-Alaska Native Public Education Liaison must annually report to the Native American Legislative Liaison Committee on grant recipients, expenditure effectiveness, state plan implementation, and legislative recommendations