HR 9810 · 95th Congress · Education of Indians

Indian Basic Education Act

Introduced 1977-10-28· Sponsored by Rep. Blouin, Michael [D-IA-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.(1977-10-28)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Indian Basic Education Act - Provides for basic Indian education plans to be implemented on local levels by government and tribal officials to establish basic standards of education for government assistance to local systems educating reservation children. Mandates a nationwide policy of promoting local Indian control over basic Indian education. Establishes the Office of Indian Education Programs to coordinate all Bureau of Indian Affairs activities relating to education. Requires the promulgation of comprehensive regulations to coordinate projects relating to Indian education and to implement the policy of increasing Indian control and the quality of Indian education.…

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