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...
by Anja Rudiger | Jan 25, 2024 | Alerts
Tomorrow, Friday, January 26, at 8:30 am, the House Education Committee will hear HB 134, establishing a Tribal Education Trust Fund, along with HB 135, simplifying the Indian Education grant process. Both bills will strengthen tribal capacity for providing...
by Anja Rudiger | Jan 22, 2024 | Legislative
Funding for tribal education is gaining momentum as the New Mexico legislature begins its month-long session. Both the Legislative Education Study Committee and the Indian Affairs Committee endorsed two Tribal Remedy Framework bills that will strengthen the capacity...
