Rep. Andy Billig hit the ball out of the park yesterday with his speech on the House floor in favor of House Bill 1829. The bill puts into statute the Office of Native Education within the state Superintendent's Office, something that Rep. Billig says is long overdue. Native Americans helped chart the history of our state, and having this Office not only ensures that the particular challenges of Native American students are addressed, but that all students gain exposure to the language and culture of our native peoples.
"It helps to build bridges in our schools for Native American students, and for all students," Rep. Billig said.
