arrow_back Back to App

Changes to Indian Education Advisory Council: New Member and Budget Consideration

This act makes changes to how the National Advisory Council on Indian Education operates. It ensures that a representative from Tribal Colleges and Universities is on the council and that the council's recommendations are considered when the education and interior departments plan their budgets. This aims to better address the educational needs of Native American communities.
Key points
The National Advisory Council on Indian Education must now include at least one president of a Tribal College or University.
The Departments of Education and the Interior must consider the Council's reports when preparing their budgets.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Expired
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_5104
Sponsor: Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]
Process start date: 2022-11-16