by Anja Rudiger | Feb 19, 2024 | Legislative
As you may have heard by now, the Tribal Education Trust Fund (HB 134) did not cross the finish line at this year’s legislative session. We came very close to making history, as the bill was awaiting its final vote on the Senate floor. But in the end, there wasn’t...
by Anja Rudiger | Feb 13, 2024 | Alerts
We are so close: HB 134/aaa, the Tribal Education Trust Fund, received unanimous approval in the Senate Finance Committee and is awaiting its Senate Floor hearing for final passage. Time is running out. The legislative session ends on Thursday at noon. Please contact...
by Anja Rudiger | Feb 12, 2024 | Alerts
An editorial in Sunday’s Santa Fe New Mexican described the Tribal Education Trust Fund as “groundbreaking” and called on legislators to “get it done.” HB 134/aaa, the Tribal Education Trust Fund, is scheduled for a hearing today, Monday, February 12, in the Senate...
by Anja Rudiger | Feb 9, 2024 | Legislative
Yesterday, HB 134/aaa, the Tribal Education Trust Fund, passed the New Mexico House on a unanimous, bipartisan vote! Together, we’ve taken a big step toward equity and justice for Native students and their tribal communities. Bill sponsors Rep. Derrick Lente (Sandia...
by Anja Rudiger | Feb 1, 2024 | Legislative
A student from Navajo Preparatory School testifies in support of HB 134 Our two tribal education bills received bipartisan support from the House Education Committee. Legislators were impressed with the bills’ bold emphasis on tribal self-determination. They...
