SB182

Montana SB182 revises the Montana Indian language preservation program to enhance tribal sovereignty and flexibility.

Montana SB182 amends the Montana Indian language preservation program to increase tribal sovereignty and flexibility in implementing the program with various educational partners. The bill requires the Office of Public Instruction to create program guidelines in collaboration with tribal governments. These guidelines must include roles for tribal governments, education departments, and partnering school districts. The program supports efforts to preserve and perpetuate Indian languages and meet the state's educational goals.