WA HB1894

School districts must incorporate curriculum on the history, culture, and government of the nearest federally recognized Indian tribes by September 1, 2026, using the John McCoy (lulilaš) since time immemorial curriculum provided free by the state

Districts must consult and collaborate with federally recognized Indian tribes within their boundaries and neighboring tribes—including tribes whose traditional lands are now in Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia—when reviewing social studies curricula

The State Board of Education must implement annual monitoring of district compliance beginning in the 2025-26 school year, tracking tribal collaborations, grade levels taught, course enrollments, and professional development implementation

The Office of Native Education's annual reports from 2026-2029 must include information on school district-tribal consultations and tribal perspectives on curriculum implementation

The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction must report to the legislature by September 1, 2026, with recommendations for compensating tribes who provide consultation expertise, including retroactive compensation for past contributions