Native American Education Opportunity Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 17, 2016)
Native American Education Opportunity Act
This bill amends the Education Amendments of 1978 to require the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) to reimburse states for grants made to education savings accounts for eligible students who: (1) attended or will be eligible to attend a BIA-funded school, (2) live on the reservation of a tribe, (3) will not be attending a BIA-funded school or other public elementary or secondary school for the applicable school year, and (4) meet applicable eligibility requirements.
From education savings accounts, parents may purchase goods and services related to students' educational needs.
What just happenedSep 7, 2016
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMar 17, 2016
- Sep 7, 2016Committee
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Indian Affairs Committee - Apr 6, 2016Committee
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 114-287.
Indian Affairs Committee - Mar 17, 2016IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1596-1597)
Indian Affairs Committee - Mar 17, 2016IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate