S 1262 · 112th Congress · Native Americans

Native Culture, Language, and Access for Success in Schools Act

Introduced 2011-06-23· Sponsored by Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 574.(2012-12-21)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Native Culture, Language, and Access for Success in Schools Act - Amends part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to facilitate the inclusion of Indian tribes in the school improvement process. Establishes an Indian School Turn Around grant program to assist tribes in implementing transformation, restart, or turnaround school intervention models at low-performing Indian schools. Requires states to develop standards-based assessments and classroom lessons that accommodate diverse learning styles. Excepts Native language teachers from the requirement that teachers be highly qualified. Requires states to develop alternative licensure or certification requirements for those teachers. Amends part D (Prevention and Intervention Programs for Children and Youth Who Are Neglected, Delinquent, or At-Risk) of title I of the ESEA to facilitate the participation of Indian tribes in part D programs. Establishes: (1) an Indian Children and Youth At-Risk Education grant program to assist tribes in providing education and other services to Indian youth in correctional facilities, and (2) a grant program to assist tribes in providing educational alternatives for…

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S. 1262, Native Culture, Language, and Access for Success in Schools Act

Apr 12, 2012

As ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on October 20, 2011

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Cosponsors (3)

3 Democrats