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House unanimously approves bill to restore education access for Native American youth in custody (HB 274)
Summary
House Bill 274, which recognizes tribal juvenile courts so Native American students can remain in youth-in-custody education programs, passed the House unanimously (67-0) after sponsors said the measure would restore services for affected students.
Representative Johnson explained Substitute House Bill 274 as a corrective measure responding to a Department of Human Services finding that tribal juvenile courts were not recognized by the state, which had resulted in removal of Native American students from the youth-in-custody education program. He told the House that 22 students in San Juan County had been affected; 20 were removed and subsequently were failing academically while the two who remained were passing. The bill recognizes those tribal courts so students can participate again in custody education programming.
Sponsors and members described the bill as necessary to restore educational continuity for affected students. After summation was waived, the House passed HB 274 by a voice/recorded vote of 67-0 and forwarded it to the Senate for further consideration.
Speakers are identified as Representative Johnson and other floor members in the transcript.
