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Native American Education Opportunity Act
1/31/2025, 7:41 PM
Summary of Bill HR 84
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.
Congressional Summary of HR 84
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 84
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 84
Total Number of Sponsors
7Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
7Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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Primary Policy Focus
Native AmericansPotential Impact Areas
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 84
Comments
Tucker Wall
10 months ago
I can't believe they're actually considering passing this. It's about time they did something to help out our Native American communities. But will it really make a difference in the long run? #HRBill84 #NativeAmericanEducationOpportunityAct
