Empowering Native American Education: The Department of Education Act of 1977, 1977-01-01 - 1977-12-31

Item — Box: 31, Folder: 9

Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_31_9_0009

Scope and Contents

The document discusses the recommendation to include Indian education programs in the new Department of Education, transferring programs currently under the Bureau of Indian Affairs. This transfer would create a comprehensive policy for Indian education and improve opportunities for Indian children and adults. It emphasizes the importance of upholding the trust relationship with Indian tribes and ensuring principles such as tribal sovereignty and self-determination are not undermined. The document also advocates for greater involvement of Indians in the operation of schools serving their children and suggests a phased approach to the transfer of these programs.

Dates

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

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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