North Dakota bill appropriates $1.5 million to the Department of Public Instruction for Native American history curriculum development

Original title: A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the department of public instruction to implement a Native American history curriculum; and to provide for a legislative management report.

Last action · February 13, 2025: Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 22 nays 62Sponsors: Jayme Davis and 9 others

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What This Bill Proposed

North Dakota House Bill 1536 appropriates $1,500,000 from the general fund to the Department of Public Instruction for the beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027, to implement a Native American history curriculum.

Why it matters

Allocates state funds specifically for curriculum development, teacher training, and educational materials regarding Native American history across K-12 public schools.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Department of Public Instruction

Receives the $1,500,000 appropriation and must oversee statewide implementation, monitor compliance, and report to legislative management.

Directly affected

federally recognized tribes in North Dakota

Collaborate on the development of curriculum materials and participate in the advisory committee.

Directly affected

teachers

Eligible to participate in professional development programs and receive ongoing teacher support and resources.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money does House Bill 1536 allocate?

The bill appropriates $1,500,000 from the state general fund for the 2025-2027 .

Who is responsible for overseeing the curriculum implementation?

The superintendent of public instruction is responsible for allocating funds, establishing an advisory committee, and reporting to .

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Failed in the House.

Procedural history

4 actions

Feb 13, 2025House
Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 22 nays 62
Feb 12, 2025HouseCommittee
Reported back, do not pass, placed on calendar 8 6 0
Feb 12, 2025HouseCommittee
Committee Hearing 10:30
Jan 20, 2025HouseIntroduced
Introduced, first reading, referred Education Committee

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