Opposition to Transfer of Indian Education Programs: A Call for Action, 1934-06-18

Item — Box: 31, Folder: 7

Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_31_7_0027

Scope and Contents

Various tribal organizations and councils are expressing concern and opposition to Senate Bill S.991, which proposes transferring Bureau of Indian Affairs Education Programs to a new Federal Department of Education. They argue that the unique needs of American Indian/Alaskan Native educational programs are different from the general population and should remain under the Bureau of Indian Affairs to maintain the trust relationship with Indian tribes. They also request for a detailed plan for the new department's function and the role of Indian education within it, as well as safeguards to ensure adequate funding for Indian education programs.

Dates

Creation: 1934-06-18

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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