The bill appropriates a total of $4.6 million from the arts and cultural heritage fund to the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council for the fiscal years 2024 and 2025. This funding is specifically designated for the preservation of the Dakota and Ojibwe Indian languages and to ensure compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The bill outlines various allocations from the total appropriation, including $850,000 each year for grants to Minnesota Tribal Nations aimed at language preservation and educational programs, $650,000 for grants to language immersion educational institutions, and $600,000 for additional projects and services related to Dakota and Ojibwe language education.

Additionally, the bill allocates $50,000 each year for a Dakota and Ojibwe Indian language working group coordinated by the Indian Affairs Council, and $150,000 each year for the Council to fulfill its responsibilities under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. This comprehensive funding plan aims to support the revitalization and education of Dakota and Ojibwe languages, ensuring their preservation for future generations.