Z-0308.1
HOUSE BILL 1479
State of Washington
69th Legislature
2025 Regular Session
By Representatives Lekanoff, Berry, Doglio, Davis, Ramel, Nance, Fosse, Salahuddin, Scott, and Pollet; by request of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Read first time 01/21/25. Referred to Committee on Education.
AN ACT Relating to establishing a state matching grant to support American Indian and Alaska Native students; adding new sections to chapter 28A.300 RCW; and creating a new section.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:
NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. The legislature recognizes the profound importance of preserving and nurturing the cultural heritage, traditions, and languages of American Indian and Alaska Native students. It is the intent of this act to support educational opportunities that affirm the identity, history, and contributions of American Indian and Alaska Native communities while fostering academic achievement.
The legislature acknowledges that it has intended to promote the full success of the centennial accord, signed by state and tribal government leaders in 1989, and the subsequent millennial accord in 1999. The legislature further recognizes that American Indian and Alaska Native students thrive in educational environments that honor their cultural heritage and provide meaningful connections to their land, language, and traditions. These connections are vital to building resilience, fostering a sense of belonging, and ensuring the success of future generations.