Lawsuit claims that Montana is failing to meet "Indian Education For All" requirements
Lawsuit claims that Montana is failing to meet "Indian Education For All" requirements
By:
Jonathon Ambarian
and last updated 2021-07-22 19:54:22-04
HELENA â The American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Montana, and the Native American Rights Fund have filed a class-action lawsuit, accusing the state of Montana of failing to meet the requirements for providing âIndian Education For All.â
The case was filed state District Court in Cascade County, on behalf of 18 public-school students, 11 parents, and five Montana tribes.
They accuse the Montana Office of Public Instruction and Board of Public Education of failing to establish minimum standards for Indian education â to ensure school districts comply with the requirements and work cooperatively with tribes.