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SB749: NACIE Improvement Act National Advisory Council on Indian Education Improvement Act

: Deb Fischer (R-US) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Nov 13, 2023
Native Americans
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  1. Introduced (completed)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber (current step)
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Summary

A bill to ensure that the National Advisory Council on Indian Education includes at least 1 member who is the president of a Tribal College or University and to require the Secretaries of Education and Interior to consider the National Advisory Council on Indian Education's reports in the preparation of budget materials.

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This bill requires the National Advisory Council on Indian Education to include at least one member who leads a Tribal College or University. It also requires the Secretaries of Education and Interior to review the council's reports when preparing their budget plans. The National Advisory Council on Indian Education is a group that advises the federal government on Native American education issues. The bill has passed one and is currently being prepared for the other chamber to consider.

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