Monday, April 10, 2023

Your voice matters! Help support Native students in Oklahoma public schools (SB299)

 

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Members of the House's Administrative Rules committee are scheduled to hear a bill on Wednesday with important ramifications for Native American Oklahomans. Senate Bill 299 (Sen. Thompson) would update statute to strengthen the Oklahoma Advisory Council on Indian Education, which makes recommendations on supporting Native students to the state Department of Education. 

Please contact committee members and ask them to vote YES on SB 299. 

  • SB 299 would help the more than 130,000 Native American children in Oklahoma schools
  • SB 299 would expand appointment authority from just the Governor to include members of the legislature, strengthening the Oklahoma Advisory Council on Indian Education's ability to function
  • SB 299 would better represent tribal interests by ensuring appointments on the Oklahoma Advisory Council on Indian Education are made from recommendations  submitted by elected tribal leaders in the state.

With your help, we can support Native children in public schools. Contact members of the House's Administrative Rules committee today and ask them to vote YES on SB 299!

Change is possible when we work together.
 
Together Oklahoma is a statewide group of community advocates who want to see Oklahoma better serve all residents. We have community groups that meet around the state, along with statewide affinity groups meeting in key areas including justice reform, health care, economic security, and democracy/elections. Connect with fellow advocates around the state and work towards change together!
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