Gov. Stitt calls for elimination of council dedicated to Native American education in first veto of legislative session

House Bill 3006, by Rep. Gerrid Kendrix, R-Altus, and Sen. Micheal Bergstrom, R-Adair, would have extended the lifetime of the council until July 1, 2031. State agencies and boards often have sunset dates to ensure they remain necessary and effective.

The measure to extend its sunset date was enrolled and sent to the governor last week.

Lawmakers created the board in 2010 to advocate for Native American students and improve their educational quality by offering recommendations to the State Board of Education and the Superintendent of Public Instruction…

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