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Committee hears bill to broaden Montana Indian Language Preservation Program and partnerships
Summary
Senate Bill 182 would expand partnerships and professional development for Montana’s Indian Language Preservation Program; tribal speakers and education advocates urged passage, saying language revitalization supports identity and student outcomes.
The House Education Committee heard testimony supporting Senate Bill 182, which would expand and clarify administration and partnering for Montana’s Indian Language Preservation Program and encourage collaborative professional development and use of existing tribal language materials.
Sponsor testimony and proponents from tribal nations, early‑childhood advocates, the Montana Historical Society and statewide education organizations described the bill as a…
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