Bill > AB977

This bill requires the California State University (CSU) to develop a comprehensive policy for the reburial of Native American human remains that have been repatriated on CSU-owned land, building upon existing state and federal laws related to Native American burial protection. The policy must involve extensive consultation with California Indian tribes on multiple critical topics, including available campus land, tribal cultural affiliations with potential reburial sites, long-term protection and stewardship responsibilities, legal compliance, burial-related protocols, and confidentiality considerations. Importantly, the bill mandates that any proposed reburial location must be mutually agreed upon by the CSU and the California Indian tribes who are culturally connected to the potential land, ensuring collaborative and respectful decision-making about the final resting places of repatriated Native American human remains. This legislation reflects a commitment to honoring Native American cultural heritage and providing a dignified process for the reinterment of ancestral remains.

Budget and Finance, Education

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