Native American Education Opportunity Act

1/31/2025, 7:41 PM

Native American Education Opportunity Act

This bill addresses education savings account programs and charter schools for tribal students.

Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Education and the Department of the Interior, at the request of federally recognized Indian tribes, to provide funds to tribes for tribal-based education savings account programs. Tribes must use these funds to award grants to education savings accounts for students who (1) attended or will be eligible to attend a school operated by the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE); or (2) will not be attending a school operated by the BIE, receiving an education savings account from another tribe, or attending public elementary or secondary school while participating in the program.

Funds may be used for items and activities such as costs of attendance at private schools, private tutoring and online learning programs, textbooks, educational software, or examination fees.

The Government Accountability Office must review the implementation of these education savings account programs, including any factors impacting increased participation in such programs.

Additionally, the bill authorizes the BIE to approve and fund charter schools at any school that it operates or funds.

Bill 119 HR 84, also known as the Native American Child Protection Act, aims to provide more educational opportunities for Native American children. The bill seeks to expand options for Native American children by allowing them to attend schools outside of their designated tribal areas. This would give Native American children access to a wider range of educational resources and opportunities.

In addition to expanding educational options, the bill also includes provisions for improving the safety and well-being of Native American children. This includes measures to address issues such as child abuse, neglect, and substance abuse within Native American communities.

Overall, the goal of Bill 119 HR 84 is to empower Native American children by providing them with more educational opportunities and ensuring their safety and well-being. The bill is non-partisan and focuses on addressing the unique challenges faced by Native American children in the United States.
Congress
119

Number
HR - 84

Introduced on
2025-01-03

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/3/2025

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Native American Education Opportunity Act

This bill addresses education savings account programs and charter schools for tribal students.

Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Education and the Department of the Interior, at the request of federally recognized Indian tribes, to provide funds to tribes for tribal-based education savings account programs. Tribes must use these funds to award grants to education savings accounts for students who (1) attended or will be eligible to attend a school operated by the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE); or (2) will not be attending a school operated by the BIE, receiving an education savings account from another tribe, or attending public elementary or secondary school while participating in the program.

Funds may be used for items and activities such as costs of attendance at private schools, private tutoring and online learning programs, textbooks, educational software, or examination fees.

The Government Accountability Office must review the implementation of these education savings account programs, including any factors impacting increased participation in such programs.

Additionally, the bill authorizes the BIE to approve and fund charter schools at any school that it operates or funds.

Bill 119 HR 84, also known as the Native American Child Protection Act, aims to provide more educational opportunities for Native American children. The bill seeks to expand options for Native American children by allowing them to attend schools outside of their designated tribal areas. This would give Native American children access to a wider range of educational resources and opportunities.

In addition to expanding educational options, the bill also includes provisions for improving the safety and well-being of Native American children. This includes measures to address issues such as child abuse, neglect, and substance abuse within Native American communities.

Overall, the goal of Bill 119 HR 84 is to empower Native American children by providing them with more educational opportunities and ensuring their safety and well-being. The bill is non-partisan and focuses on addressing the unique challenges faced by Native American children in the United States.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo expand opportunity for Native American children through additional options in education, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Native Americans

Potential Impact
Bank accounts, deposits, capital•
Congressional oversight•
Education programs funding•
Educational facilities and institutions•
Educational technology and distance education•
Elementary and secondary education•
Foreign language and bilingual programs•
Government information and archives•
Government studies and investigations•
Higher education•
Indian social and development programs•
Licensing and registrations•
Minority education•
Student aid and college costs•
Teaching, teachers, curricula•
User charges and fees•
Vocational and technical education

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Latest Summary2/6/2025

Native American Education Opportunity Act

This bill addresses education savings account programs and charter schools for tribal students.

Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Education and the Departmen...


Latest Action1/3/2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.