North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

North Dakota House Bill HB1536 Compare Versions

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2	2	Sixty-ninth
3	3	Legislative Assembly
4	4	of North Dakota
5	5	Introduced by
6	6	Representatives Davis, Brown, Finley-DeVille, Hatlestad, Jonas, Longmuir, Novak, Swiontek,
7	7	Schreiber-Beck
8	8	Senator Boschee
9	9	A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the department of public instruction to
10	10	implement a Native American history curriculum; and to provide for a legislative management
11	11	report.
12	12	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF NORTH DAKOTA:
13	13	SECTION 1. APPROPRIATION - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION - NATIVE
14	14	AMERICAN HISTORY CURRICULUM FUNDING - REPORT TO LEGISLATIVE
15	15	MANAGEMENT.
16	16	1.There is appropriated out of any moneys in the general fund in the state treasury, not
17	17	otherwise appropriated, the sum of $1,500,000, or so much of the sum as may be
18	18	necessary, to the department of public instruction for the purpose of implementing a
19	19	Native American history curriculum, pursuant to chapter 15.1-21, for the biennium
20	20	beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027.
21	21	2.The superintendent of public instruction shall allocate:
22	22	a.Curriculum development funding of $600,000 for the development of curriculum
23	23	materials in collaboration with representatives of federally recognized tribes in
24	24	North Dakota, educators, and curriculum experts;
25	25	b.Teacher training funding of $300,000 for professional development programs to
26	26	train teachers on effectively integrating Native American history and culture into
27	27	the curriculum;
28	28	c.Educational material and resource funding of $500,000 for the procurement and
29	29	distribution of textbooks, digital content, and multimedia tools tailored to the new
30	30	curriculum requirements; and
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57	57	d.Administrative oversight funding of $100,000 for the department of public
58	58	instruction to monitor compliance, provide guidance, and ensure successful
59	59	statewide implementation.
60	60	3.The superintendent of public instruction shall establish a Native American curriculum
61	61	advisory committee comprised of tribal leaders, cultural experts, and educators to
62	62	oversee and guide the development of the curriculum. The superintendent of public
63	63	instruction may contract with regional education associations, the North Dakota
64	64	university system, and tribal colleges as needed for assistance. The committee shall
65	65	focus on:
66	66	a.Investing in kindergarten through grade twelve education for Native American
67	67	youth to yield economic and social benefits positively impacting both individuals
68	68	and the state; and
69	69	b.Offering quality education and essential support to address and mitigate issues
70	70	such as addiction, poverty, and suicide, resulting in a more stable and prosperous
71	71	society and growing the workforce in the state.
72	72	4.The superintendent of public instruction shall develop and provide ongoing teacher
73	73	support, including access to professional learning communities for knowledge sharing,
74	74	online and in-person training opportunities, and regular updates on best practices in
75	75	teaching Native American history and culture.
76	76	5.The superintendent of public instruction shall ensure equitable access to resources
77	77	and materials, particularly for rural and underfunded schools, to implement the
78	78	curriculum effectively.
79	79	6.The superintendent of public instruction shall report to the legislative management
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81	81	implementation, participation in teacher training programs, and feedback from schools
82	82	and tribal representatives on the effectiveness of the support mechanisms.
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