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"Montana state education officials, students, families, and Tribal Nations reached a settlement aimed at strengthening enforcement of Indian Education for All, the state’s constitutional commitment to teaching students about the histories, cultures, governments, and contributions of Indigenous peoples. The agreement received preliminary court approval in August.
The agreement would tie implementation more closely to school accreditation and monitoring, strengthen Tribal consultation, require clearer reporting on program spending, and establish consequences for noncompliance.
Native history is not simply a chapter from the distant past. Tribal Nations are living governments and communities, and meaningful Indigenous education gives students a fuller understanding of the lands and communities around them."
