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Bill would let state fund non‑beneficiary students at tribally controlled schools; amendment seeks to clarify agreement authority
Summary
The House Education Committee heard House Bill 15-65 and an amendment to North Dakota Century Code section 54‑40.2‑02 to authorize agreements and funding to support non‑beneficiary students attending tribally controlled schools.
The House Education Committee heard House Bill 15-65, introduced by Representative Colette Brown, to establish a grant program and statutory authority for public agencies and tribes to enter agreements that would support the education of non‑beneficiary students attending tribally controlled schools.
"This legislation along with existing collaborative agreements recognize a vital importance of supporting these educational institutions ensuring that all students regardless of their tribal status have access to the education they deserve," Representative Colette Brown said when introducing the bill and an amendment to section 54‑40.2‑02 of the North Dakota Century Code.
Brown told the committee the amendment would remove ambiguous language and add clarifying provisions so tribally…
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