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Tsosie ,L. |
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( ) Indicate Expenditure Decreases)
State Department of Education (SDE)
SUMMARY
Synopsis
of Bill
Senate Bill 116 appropriates $500.0 to the SDE for a center for teachers in rural and Native American school districts to address the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse students from rural and Native American communities.
Significant
Issues
The proposed “Center for Rural and Native American Education” would provide professional development for teachers who work with Native American students, bilingual students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds; collaborate with institutions of higher education, public schools, teachers and tribal governments; design, develop, and make available curricula; develop models for the recruitment, retention and support of teachers who are qualified to provide instruction to culturally and linguistically diverse students to ensure improved student achievement.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS
Senate Bill 116
appropriates $500.0 from the general fund and is recurring.
ADMINISTRATIVE IMPLICATIONS
According to SDE, the
department would be responsible for employing a director and staff for the
center. The department states that currently a Indian Education Division exists
within the SDE. The division is responsible for promoting quality education for
Indian students in
RELATIONSHIP
Relates to the Indian
Education Act –Senate Bill 115 and HB2/a .