Category: Politics
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Sen. Tester Introduces Bill to Support Education of Indian Children
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 — Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., has introduced legislation (S. 1928) to support the education of Indian children. The bill was introduced on Aug. 4 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Al Franken, D-Minn., and Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. It was referred to the Senate Indian Affairs Committee. For more information about this legislation, contact…
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New FERPA Bill in House – the Student Privacy Protection Act
The Student Privacy Protection Act can be seen here, and the Senate’s version that dropped earlier this year is here. Regrettably, there is no amendment for Tribes or Tribal Education Departments. The amendment passed a few years ago that permits disclosure of student records to a tribal organization that has the right to access a student’s case plan when…
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Dr. Sherry Johnson on the Impact Aid Consultation
I was on the Tribal Consultation webinar and my take on it was: There are no plans to change the Impact Aid law itself but merely the wording within the guidelines. We need to push for stronger clearer language within the law itself. What were minimum requirements of past no longer meet today’s needs for…
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Impact Aid Tribal Consultation
The Impact Aid Program is considering whether to propose changes to its regulations at 34 CFR Part 222. The Department of Education (ED) is seeking input on whether there should be changes made to the regulations governing Indian Policies and Procedures, and if so, what changes should be made. ED is offering to online consultation…
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NIEA Call for Action to Support Native Education
CALLS NEEDED TODAY TO SUPPORT NATIVE EDUCATION Native students need your support! Below is a brief summary of two amendments that need support to pass. Please call your Senators today and urge them to support each. If you have any questions, please contact NIEA’s Federal Policy Associate, Dimple Patel at dpatel@niea.org. Study of Native Language…
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NIEA: ESEA Update, More Action Needed!
Excellent update from NIEA, below. Native Education Advocates See Major Wins in ESEA Reauthorization Bills It has been a busy week for Native education advocates on the Hill! As Congress debated and negotiated the reauthorization of the largest civil rights education bill, the Elementary and Secondary School Act (ESEA), NIEA and it’s members advocated…