Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Committee advances draft American Indian/Alaska Native education bill after board testimony
Summary
The committee favorably recommended the American Indian and Alaska Native Education Amendments after staff and Utah State Board of Education witnesses outlined the bill’s history, goals to codify a state plan, and evidence of improved teacher retention in pilot districts.
The Native American Legislative Liaison Committee voted unanimously on Nov. 20 to send the American Indian and Alaska Native Education Amendments to the floor with a favorable recommendation after hearing historical context and impact data from Utah State Board of Education staff.
Patricia Owen, legislative counsel for the committee, said the draft bill would codify a state plan for American Indian and Alaska Native education implemented through…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
