1. Testimony on S. 1017: Indian Self-Determination and Educational Reform Act of 1973 in Washington State Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_33_15_0007 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: Dewey F. Bartlett Collection Title: Testimony on S. 1017: Indian Self-Determination and Educational Reform Act of 1973 in Washington State Date: 1974-06-30 Creator: Keeler, William Wayne, 1908-1987 Policy Area: Native Americans Topic: Indians of North America--United States Congress: 93rd (1973-1975)
![["Emmett S. Oliver, Supervisor of Indian Education in Washington State, testified before a committee on the Indian Self-Determination and Educational Reform Act of 1973. He highlighted the Johnson-O'Malley Program in the state, which serves 5,900 Indian students in 42 public schools. Oliver emphasized the need for expanding educational services for Indian children and discussed the formation and purpose of regional consortia to represent Indian viewpoints and address educational needs. He also mentioned additional JOM educational activities outside of public schools that should be considered part of the program."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_003_2_33_15_0007.jpg "Testimony on S. 1017: Indian Self-Determination and Educational Reform Act of 1973 in Washington State")