This bill would transfer management of Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian education and job training programs from the Department of Education to the Department of Interior. The transfer covers 22 different education and career training programs, including grants for tribal colleges, vocational rehabilitation services, special education funding, and language preservation initiatives. The bill affects Native American tribes, Alaska Native communities, Native Hawaiian communities, and tribal educational institutions that currently receive federal education funding through these programs. The legislation requires the Department of Education to consult with Indian tribes within six months of enactment and provide written responses to tribal concerns, with the actual transfer of functions taking effect one year after that consultation period concludes. The bill also ensures that no federal employees are lost in the transition and that all existing contracts, agreements, and pending proceedings continue under the new department's management.
Take Action
Your position
Add a comment
to comment on this bill.
Annotate the text
Highlight any passage on the Summary or Full Text tab to attach a note. Annotations appear on the Annotations tab.