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Tell Governor Lujan Grisham to Sign SB 13!
The fight for educational justice and tribal sovereignty is at a critical moment—Governor Lujan Grisham must hear from all of us NOW! Senate Bill 13, the State-Tribal Education Compact Schools Act, has passed the Legislature and is waiting for the governor’s...
Support SB 13 – State Tribal Education Compact Schools Act
New Mexico's students are entitled to an equitable and culturally relevant education that uplifts their assets. SB 13, sponsored by Senator Shendo, offers a bold and creative opportunity for Tribes, Nations, and Pueblos to design and operate language and cultural...
The Tribal Education Trust Fund: Get ready for another push in 2025!
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...
Tribal Education Trust Fund awaiting final passage in the NM Legislature
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...
“Get it done:” Tribal Education Trust Fund hearing in Senate Finance today
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...
Tribal Education Trust Fund passes NM House on 68-0 vote
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...
Tribal education bills unanimously pass House Education Committee
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...
Tribal education bills to be heard in House Education
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...
Promising outlook for tribal education funding
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...