On page 1, line 1, of the Introduced bill, after "Commandments" insert " or Woope Sakowin"
On page 1, line 5, of the Introduced bill, delete "The " and insert "Except as otherwise provided in section 2 of this act, the "
On page 1, after line 21, of the Introduced bill, insert: "
Section 2. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 13-24:
The board of a school district may, by resolution, substitute the text of the Woope Sakowin for the Ten Commandments required in section 1 of this Act. The display must be a poster or document that is at least eight inches by fourteen inches. The text of the Woope Sakowin must be the focus of the poster or document and must be printed in large, easily readable font.
The text of the Woope Sakowin must be printed with the following or substantially similar language:
(1) Wacante Oganake: to help, to share, to give, to be generous;
(2) Wowaunsila: pity, compassion;
(3) Wowauonihan: to respect, to honor;
(4) Wowacintanka: patience and tolerance;
(5) Wowahwala: to be humble, to seek humility;
(6) Woohitike: to be guided by your principles, discipline, bravery and courage; and
(7) Woksape: understanding and wisdom."
On page 2, after line 21, of the Introduced bill, insert: "
Section 4. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 13-24:
If the board of a school district substitutes the text of the Woope Sakowin for the Ten Commandments, the following statements must be displayed near any poster or document listing the Woope Sakowin, pursuant to section 2 of this Act:
(1) The Woope Sakowin are a set of values that have been a part of Oceti Sakowin teachings since a time predating statehood;
(2) The Woope Sakowin, which means seven laws, have long served as a moral and ethical framework within the Oceti Sakowin community, emphasizing personal responsibility, integrity, and strong family and community values;
(3) Rooted in traditions that have guided generations, the Woope Sakowin teach principles of wisdom, respect, generosity, and perseverance, aligning with ideals of character, self-discipline, and civic responsibility; and
(4) The Woope Sakowin are recognized within this state's educational system through the Oceti Sakowin Essential Understandings."
On page 2, line 24, of the Introduced bill, after "Independence," insert " Doctrine of Discovery, Tribal Treaties, the 1868 Fort Laramie Treaty,"
On page 2, line 26, of the Introduced bill, delete " 2" and insert " 3"
On page 2, line 26, of the Introduced bill, after "Act" insert " or the Woope Sakowin, as provided for in sections 2 and 4 of this Act"
On page 2, line 30, of the Introduced bill, after "Commandments" insert " or Woope Sakowin"
On page 2, line 33, of the Introduced bill, after "1" delete ", 2,"
On page 2, line 33, of the Introduced bill, after "Act" insert " or sections 2 and 4 of this Act"
On page 3, line 1, of the Introduced bill, after "1" delete ", 2,"
On page 3, line 1, of the Introduced bill, after "Act" insert " or sections 2 and 4"
On page 3, line 17, of the Introduced bill, after "Rights;" insert "
(5) The Oceti Sakowin Tribal Constitutions;"
On page 3, line 18, of the Introduced bill, delete "(5)" and insert "(6)"
On page 3, line 21, of the Introduced bill, delete "(6)" and insert "(7)"