Indian Self Determination and Educational Reform Act of 1973, 1973-02-26

Item — Box: 33, Folder: 12

Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_33_12_0011

Scope and Contents

A committee print of the Indian Self Determination and Educational Reform Act of 1973, introduced in the Senate to promote maximum Indian participation in government and education, establish a national Indian education program, and encourage the development of human resources for Indian people. The Act recognizes the historical and special legal relationship between the Federal Government and American Indian people, and aims to transition from Federal domination of programs to meaningful participation of Indian people in planning and administration. The Act also sets a national goal to provide quality educational services and opportunities for Indian children and adults.

Dates

Creation: 1973-02-26

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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