The bill establishes the Joint Legislative Alaska Native Languages Academic Task Force to enhance the instruction and preservation of Alaska Native languages, which are recognized as endangered. The task force will consist of three members from the House of Representatives and three from the Senate, ensuring representation from both majority and minority parties. It is tasked with conducting a comprehensive review of academic activities related to Alaska Native languages, evaluating current programs, assessing risks to research preservation, and recommending statutory updates and strategies to support language education and research. The task force is required to submit a final report with its findings and recommendations within one year of its first meeting.

The bill also highlights the urgent need to strengthen and preserve endangered Alaska Native languages, emphasizing respect for Indigenous knowledge systems and community leadership. It acknowledges the challenges faced by the Alaska Native Language Center, including budget constraints and staffing shortages, which threaten its mission. The task force is expected to prioritize these issues and work towards developing a long-term vision for Alaska Native languages, including potential budget increases for the Alaska Native Language Center. The task force will operate until December 31, 2027, after which it will be dissolved.