An important Tribal Remedy Framework initiative, the Tribal Education Trust Fund, will have to wait another year. As Representative Lente told New Mexico In Depth, he agreed to refrain from making further efforts to get $50 million for the Trust Fund into this year’s...
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Support Tribal Remedy Framework bills in the House Education Committee!
Please join us at two upcoming House Education Committee hearings: Friday, Feb. 17, at 8:30 am, the Committee will hear HB 280, American Indian Ed. Technical Assistance Centers. This bill will establish two Technical Assistance Centers to support school districts and...
Wilhelmina Yazzie speaks in support of Trust Fund at the Roundhouse
“The Tribal Education Trust Fund is a critical piece of legislation because it will give us the necessary resources to provide our children with the educational opportunities they are entitled to, and that they deserve.” -Wilhelmina Yazzie Wilhelmina Yazzie, lead...
Support Tribal Early Childhood Education bill in Indian Affairs Committee!
On Monday, Feb. 6, at 8:30a.m., the House Indian Affairs Committee will hear HB 148, a Tribal Remedy Framework bill supporting culturally and linguistically relevant early childhood education in tribal communities. Please join us at the Roundhouse, Room 305, to show...
Come to the Roundhouse on American Indian Day!
Friday, February 3, is American Indian Day at the New Mexico State Legislature, and there’s lots going on! In the House Education Committee, funding for the Tribal Education Trust Fund is at stake. The Committee will hear House Bill 149, which provides a dedicated...
Tribal Education Trust Fund passes first committee
In a public hearing packed with tribal representatives, the NM House Education Committee unanimously passed two critical Tribal Remedy Framework bills: the Tribal Education Trust Fund and the Indian Education Act amendment. Several Pueblo Governors spoke in support of...
Key Tribal Remedy Framework bills in education committee
On January 27, at 8:30 a.m., the House Education Committee will hear HB 140, the Tribal Education Trust Fund bill, along with HB 147, which would improve Indian Education Fund distributions. Please come support these Tribal Remedy Framework bills, presented by sponsor...
Tribal Education Trust Fund endorsed by key legislative committee
It’s the first day of New Mexico’s legislative session, and two Tribal Remedy Framework bills have already gained important support: the Legislative Education Study Committee endorsed the Tribal Education Trust Fund and the Indian Education Act Amendment! The Tribal...