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Senate rejects bill to standardize Oceti Sakowin essential understandings across public schools
Summary
Senate Bill 196, which would have directed the South Dakota Board of Education to incorporate the Oceti Sakowin essential understandings into standards and to consult with tribal education leaders, failed 7–28.
Senate Bill 196, which would have directed the South Dakota Board of Education to incorporate the Oceti Sakowin essential understandings into public-school standards and to consult the Indian Education Advisory Council and tribal education directors, failed on the floor following debate.
Senator Grove, sponsor of SB196, described the bill as an effort to make instruction about tribal history and culture consistent statewide. Grove presented survey results she said showed…
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