On page 1, line 1, of the Introduced bill, delete "to require the display and curricular inclusion of the Woope Sakowin in public schools" and insert "incorporate the Oceti Sakowin Essential Understandings in public school curriculum"
On page 1, after line 3, of the Introduced bill, insert: "
Section 1. That § 13-1-51 be AMENDED:
13-1-51. The
Board of Education Standards
may
shall
promulgate rules,
pursuant to chapter 1-26,
to provide for curriculum and coursework
in South Dakota American Indian history and culture
that incorporates the Oceti Sakowin Essential Understandings and
provides an opportunity for all elementary and secondary students to
focus on the history, language, culture, and heritage of the nine
Indian tribes in this state.
In meeting the requirements of this section, the board shall consult with the South Dakota Indian Education Advisory Council."
On page 1, line 4, of the Introduced bill, after "Dakota:" delete "Section 1. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 13-24:"
On page 1, line 5, of the Introduced bill, after "13-24:" delete "The board of a school district shall display the text of the Woope Sakowin in each classroom in each public school located within the district. 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:"
On page 1, line 12, of the Introduced bill, after "language:" delete "(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 1, line 19, of the Introduced bill, after "wisdom." delete "Section 2. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 13-24:"
On page 1, line 20, of the Introduced bill, after "13-24:" delete "The following statements must be displayed near any poster or document listing the Woope Sakowin pursuant to section 1 of this Act:"
On page 1, line 22, of the Introduced bill, after "Act:" delete "(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 9, of the Introduced bill, after "Understandings." delete "Section 3. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 13-33:"
On page 2, line 10, of the Introduced bill, after "13-33:" delete "Each public school district shall include, as part of the district's history and civics curriculum, instruction on the history of the Lakota, Nakota, and Dakota peoples, and the philosophical principles articulated in the Woope Sakowin displayed pursuant to section 1 of this Act. The instruction must cover:"
On page 2, line 14, of the Introduced bill, after "cover:" delete "(1) The Doctrine of Discovery;
(2) Tribal treaties, including the 1868 Fort Laramie Treaty; and
(3) The Oceti Sakowin tribal constitutions."