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Native Histories and Cultures Education Act

This Act aims to develop and disseminate accurate educational resources regarding Native American histories and cultures. The Director of the National Museum of the American Indian is tasked with creating a base curriculum that will be available freely to schools and educators. The Act also provides for grants to partnerships involving educational agencies and Indian Tribes to develop locally specific education programs.
Key points
Development of a nationwide base curriculum on Native American histories and cultures by the National Museum of the American Indian.
Awarding grants to eligible entities to create local education programs based on the base curriculum.
Increasing awareness of Native Americans' contributions and their government-to-government relationship with the United States.
Inclusion of difficult historical topics in the curriculum, such as the Indian Boarding School Policy.
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Print number: 117_S_3835
Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]
Process start date: 2022-03-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Native Histories and Cultures Education Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3835.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-03-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Development of a nationwide base curriculum on Native American histories and cultures by the National Museum of the American Indian.
  • Awarding grants to eligible entities to create local education programs based on the base curriculum.
  • Increasing awareness of Native Americans' contributions and their government-to-government relationship with the United States.
  • Inclusion of difficult historical topics in the curriculum, such as the Indian Boarding School Policy.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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