Alaska 34th Alaska State Legislature Status: In Committee 3 D cosponsors

SB 210 — An Act relating to the recognition of Indigenous cultures in public education.

Last action — (S) Heard & Held

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 20% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 D).

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill establishes a state policy encouraging the inclusion of Indigenous cultures in public education in Alaska.

  • AS 14.03.015

    (b) It is the policy of the state that (1) every state resident be encouraged to learn about the distinct and unique cultural heritages of Alaska Natives and American Indians in a culturally responsive manner; (2) when providing instruction, implementing an educational goal, or adopting a rule related to the education of state residents, a local educational institution work cooperatively with tribes in the state or tribes in close proximity to the state to include information specific to the cultural heritages and contemporary contributions of Alaska Natives and American Indians, with particular emphasis on Alaska Native and American Indian tribal groups and governments in the state; and (3) all school personnel have an understanding and awareness of Alaska Native and American Indian tribes to help personnel relate effectively with Alaska Native and American Indian students and parents; every local educational institution shall consult and contract with local tribal entities to provide the means by which school personnel will gain an understanding of and appreciation for Alaska Native and American Indian people.

    This addition establishes guidelines for local educational institutions to include Indigenous cultures and work with local tribes.

Action History

  1. (S) Heard & Held

  2. (S) COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS at 01:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)

  3. (S) REFERRED TO COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS

  4. (S) CRA REFERRAL ADDED AFTER EDC

  5. (S) FIN REFERRAL REMOVED

  6. (S) FN1: ZERO(EED)

  7. (S) NR: YUNDT, KIEHL, STEVENS, BJORKMAN

  8. (S) DP: TOBIN

  9. (S) EDC RPT 1DP 4NR

  10. (S) Moved SB 210 Out of Committee

  11. (S) EDUCATION at 03:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)

  12. (S) Heard & Held

  13. (S) EDUCATION at 03:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)

  14. (S) -- Invited & Public Testimony -- -- MEETING CANCELED --

  15. (S) EDUCATION at 03:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)

  16. (S) COSPONSOR(S): GRAY-JACKSON, DUNBAR

  17. (S) EDC, FIN

  18. (S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

  19. (S) Prefile released 1/16/26

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 62 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (62)

62 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

civil-rights education
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 210?
SB 210 is sponsored by Forrest Dunbar (D), Elvi Gray-Jackson (D), and Löki Tobin (D).
What is the current status of SB 210?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 210?
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