So what this bill would do is study the current formula funds that are allocated per student to these tribally controlled schools to evaluate how to increase funding per student, how to address increasing teacher and staff pay, and how to make sure that those schools who have extra costs and needs can have their needs met.
Discussing the purpose of the proposed legislation.
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