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HB 387 — An Act establishing the Joint Legislative Alaska Native Languages Academic Task Force.

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This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 24, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

This bill establishes a task force to support Alaska Native language preservation and education.

The bill creates the Joint Legislative Alaska Native Languages Academic Task Force to enhance the teaching and preservation of Alaska Native languages. The task force will involve lawmakers and conduct a review of existing academic activities related to these languages.

What this means for you
  • Families: This may provide more resources and support for families looking to preserve and teach Alaska Native languages.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

83 added · 82 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revised version of Bill HB 387 changes the composition of a task force that will focus on Alaska Native languages. Previously, the bill required that at least one of the appointed members from both the House and Senate come from the minority party, which has now been removed. This change allows for a more straightforward appointment process, potentially encouraging the inclusion of members based solely on their expertise rather than party affiliation. This matters because it could lead to a task force that is more focused on the interests of Alaska Native languages, rather than political considerations.

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387(EDC) IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION BY THE HOUSE EDUCATION COMMITTEE Referred:
387 IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION BY THE HOUSE EDUCATION COMMITTEE Introduced:
Rules6 Sponsor(s):
4/24/26 Referred:
HOUSE EDUCATION COMMITTEE A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED "An Act establishing the Joint Legislative Alaska Native Languages Academic Task Force." BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA:
Education A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED "An Act establishing the Joint Legislative Alaska Native Languages Academic Task Force." BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA:
(3) the Alaska Native Language Center is legislatively mandated to document languages, develop literacy materials, assist in translation, promote Alaska Native literature, HB0387b -1- CSHB 387(EDC) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1664\I and train speakers to serve as bilingual educators;
(3) the Alaska Native Language Center is legislatively mandated to document languages, develop literacy materials, assist in translation, promote Alaska Native literature, HB0387a -1- HB 387 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1664\N and train speakers to serve as bilingual educators;
The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to CSHB 387(EDC) -2- HB0387b New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1664\I read:
The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to HB 387 -2- HB0387a New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1664\N read:
(b) The task force membership consists of (1) three members of the house of representatives, at least one of whom is a member of the minority, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives;
(b) The task force membership consists of (1) three members of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives;
and (2) three members of the senate, at least one of whom is a member of the minority, appointed by the president of the senate.
and (2) three members of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate.
HB0387b -3- CSHB 387(EDC) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1664\I (4) assess risks to the preservation of research regarding Alaska Native languages, including (A) workforce shortages and loss of expertise;
(4) assess risks to the preservation of research regarding Alaska Native HB0387a -3- HB 387 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1664\N languages, including (A) workforce shortages and loss of expertise;
and (C) vulnerabilities in data storage, access, and ownership;
(C) vulnerabilities in data storage, access, and ownership;
(5) examine partnership opportunities with Alaska Native tribes and organizations, national and international universities,federal agencies, nonprofit organizations, and publishing and digital archiving institutions;
and (D) low morale relating to treatment of former Alaska Native Language Center employees;
(5) examine partnership opportunities with Alaska Native tribes and organizations, national and international universities, federal agencies, nonprofit organizations, and publishing and digital archiving institutions;
(d) In performing the duties of the task force under this section, the task force shall prioritize (1) the urgent need to strengthen and preserve endangered Alaska Native CSHB 387(EDC) -4- HB0387b New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1664\I languages;
(d) In performing the duties of the task force under this section, the task force shall prioritize HB 387 -4- HB0387a New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1664\N (1) the urgent need to strengthen and preserve endangered Alaska Native languages;
The Joint Legislative Alaska Native Languages Academic Task Force, established in sec.
The Joint Legislative Alaska Native Languages Academic Task Force terminates December 31, 2027.
2 of this Act, terminates on December 31, 2027.
HB0387a -5- HB 387 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
HB0387b -5- CSHB 387(EDC) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
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The bill establishes the Joint Legislative Alaska Native Languages Academic Task Force to advance the preservation and instruction of Alaska Native languages.

  • JOINT LEGISLATIVE ALASKA NATIVE LANGUAGES ACADEMIC TASK FORCE. (a) The Joint Legislative Alaska Native Languages Academic Task Force is established in the legislature for the purpose of furthering the instruction and preservation of Alaska Native languages. The task force shall convene not later than 90 days after the effective date of this Act.

    Creates a new task force to support Alaska Native languages.

  • The task force membership consists of (1) three members of the house of representatives, at least one of whom is a member of the minority, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives; and (2) three members of the senate, at least one of whom is a member of the minority, appointed by the president of the senate.

    Defines the membership structure of the task force.

  • The task force shall (1) hold public meetings and solicit input from communities and experts in the field of Alaska Native languages;

    Establishes that the task force will engage with communities and experts.

  • (2) conduct a comprehensive review of the current state of academic activities related to Alaska Native languages within the University of Alaska system, including (A) Alaska Native language teacher training programs;

    Mandates a comprehensive review of academic activities related to Alaska Native languages.

  • (3) evaluate academic and institutional approaches to impactful and relevant linguistic research, including (A) digital archiving and data sovereignty practices;

    Instructs the task force to evaluate approaches to linguistic research.

  • (4) assess risks to the preservation of research regarding Alaska Native languages, including (A) workforce shortages and loss of expertise;

    Requires the task force to identify risks to Alaska Native language preservation.

  • (5) examine partnership opportunities with Alaska Native tribes and organizations, national and international universities, federal agencies, nonprofit organizations, and publishing and digital archiving institutions;

    Encourages collaboration with various organizations for support.

  • (6) recommend statutory updates relating to (A) the recruitment, retention, and training of Alaska Native language teachers;

    Instructs the task force to propose updates to laws regarding Alaska Native language education.

  • (7) recommend strategies to ensure (A) growth in the number of licensed and certified teachers of Alaska Native languages in the state;

    Tasks the task force with creating strategies to increase qualified teachers.

  • In performing the duties of the task force under this section, the task force shall prioritize (1) the urgent need to strengthen and preserve endangered Alaska Native languages;

    Defines priorities for the task force related to language preservation.

  • The task force may (1) accept appropriations from the legislature; and (2) meet virtually.

    Allows the task force to receive funding and conduct meetings online.

  • Not later than one year after the first meeting of the task force, the task force shall submit a final report with findings and recommendations made under (c) of this section to the senate secretary and the chief clerk of the house of representatives and notify the legislature that the report is available.

    Mandates the task force to report its findings within a year.

  • The Joint Legislative Alaska Native Languages Academic Task Force, established in sec. 2 of this Act, terminates on December 31, 2027.

    Establishes a termination date for the task force.

Action History

  1. (H) Moved CSHB 387(EDC) Out of Committee -- Please Note Time Change --

  2. (H) EDUCATION at 09:30 AM DAVIS 106

  3. (H) REFERRED TO RULES

  4. (H) FN1: INDETERMINATE(LEG)

  5. (H) AM: SCHWANKE

  6. (H) NR: UNDERWOOD

  7. (H) DP: EISCHEID, DIBERT, STORY, HIMSCHOOT

  8. (H) EDC RPT CS(EDC) 4DP 1NR 1AM

  9. (H) Moved CSHB 387(EDC) Out of Committee

  10. (H) EDUCATION at 08:00 AM DAVIS 106

  11. (H) Heard & Held

  12. (H) EDUCATION at 08:00 AM DAVIS 106

  13. (H) Heard & Held

  14. (H) EDUCATION at 08:00 AM DAVIS 106

  15. (H) EDC

  16. (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

Sponsors

  • House Education · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 64 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • House Education

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (64)

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