In 1972, Montana rewrote its constitution, where Article X, Section 1(2) states, "The state recognizes distinct and unique cultural heritage of American Indians and is committed in its educational goals to the preservation of their cultural integrity". In 1999, the Montana Legislature passed House Bill 528 into law, which codified the constitutional intent as MCA 20-1-501. This law is known as Indian Education for All and states, Immediately after passage of Indian Education for All the Office o

In 1972, Montana rewrote its constitution, where Article X, Section 1(2) states, "The state recognizes distinct and unique cultural heritage of American Indians and is committed in its educational goals to the preservation of their cultural integrity". In 1999, the Montana Legislature passed House Bill 528 into law, which codified the constitutional intent as MCA 20-1-501. This law is known as Indian Education for All and states, Immediately after passage of Indian Education for All the Office of Public Instruction brought together representatives from all the tribes in Montana and created the Seven Essential Understandings Regarding Montana Indians. This section will include a deep dive into the Essential Understandings Regarding Montana Indians. This section will include a deep dive into the Essential Understandings for building lessons and a resource evaluation for conducting research.