Briefing on H.R. 9810: The Indian Basic Education Act, 1977-01-01 - 1978-12-31

Item — Box: 31, Folder: 5

Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_31_5_0021

Scope and Contents

The document is a briefing memorandum on H.R. 9810, the "Indian Basic Education Act", which aims to improve educational services for Native American children. The bill includes provisions for standards in education, funding for school construction, financial aid for tribes operating schools, and the establishment of regulations for implementation. It also outlines the transfer of education functions to the Office of Indian Education Programs and establishes a formula for funding Bureau and Indian-controlled contract schools.

Dates

Creation: 1977-01-01 - 1978-12-31

Creator

From the Collection: Bartlett, Dewey Follett, Sr., 19th Governor of Oklahoma (1967-1971); United States Senator from Oklahoma (1973-1979); Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 39th district (1962-1966), 1919-1979 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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