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Strengthening Tribal College Voice in Indian Education Advisory Council

New rules aim to ensure that the advisory council on Indian education includes a representative from Tribal Colleges, strengthening their influence on decisions. Additionally, the council's reports will be considered in budget planning by the education and interior departments, potentially leading to better funding for Native American education programs.
Key points
The National Advisory Council on Indian Education (NACIE) must include at least one president of a Tribal College or University, giving these institutions a direct voice.
The Departments of Education and Interior will be required to consider NACIE's annual reports when preparing their budget proposals, potentially impacting funding for Indian education.
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Print number: 118_HR_7234
Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
Process start date: 2024-02-05