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HF1549 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

American Indian drumming in public schools allowed.

Related bill: SF1405

AI Generated Summary

This Minnesota House bill (H.F. No. 1549) relates to education policy and aims to ensure the inclusion of American Indian cultural practices in public schools. Specifically, the bill:

  1. Amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 124D.792 – It expands protections for American Indian students by:

    • Prohibiting school districts and charter schools from banning American Indian students from wearing tribal regalia or culturally significant objects at graduation ceremonies.
    • Requiring schools to allow American Indian drumming at graduation ceremonies if requested by the school's American Indian parent committee or an American Indian student organization.

  2. Creates a new statute, 124D.793 – This section mandates that school districts and charter schools must allow American Indian drumming if requested by the school's American Indian parent committee.

The bill is intended to promote cultural inclusivity and recognize American Indian traditions within public education.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 25, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toEducation Policy
February 25, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toEducation Policy

Citations

 
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