The deadline for submitting comments on the proposed Truancy Code has been extended to June 30, 2023. A copy of the new Code can be found at this link: Proposed Truancy Code. Please use the contact numbers below to obtain a hard copy of the proposed Truancy Code or to submit comments.
Public meetings on the proposed Truancy Code were held on April 12th and 26th. Another public meeting on the code may be scheduled in June and a public notice will be sent out at prior to any scheduled meeting.
Public Comments: Please submit comments to the Legal Department at:
Mail: David Smith or Leslie Barnhart, Legal Department, Southern Ute Indian Tribe, P.O. Box 737, Ignacio, Colorado, 81137.
Hand delivery: Legal Department, Leonard C. Burch Tribal Administration Building, Ignacio, Colorado, 81137.
Phone: (970) 563-2144
Website: Proposed-Truancy-Code-28March2023-for-Public-Comment.pdf (southernute-nsn.gov)
Public Meetings: Stay tuned for further information.
For further information please contact: Leslie Barnhart, Legal Department, Southern Ute Indian Tribe, P.O. Box 737, Ignacio, Colorado, 81137; telephone (970) 563-2144; email: lbarnhart@southernute-nsn.gov