Addressing Inefficiencies in Indian Education Programs: A Call for Action
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_7_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Addressing Inefficiencies in Indian Education Programs: A Call for Action
- Date Created:
- 1977-10-12
- EDTF:
- 1977-10-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Rights:
- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
- Language:
- eng
- Record Type:
- correspondence
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Collection Finding Aid:
- https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2
- Description:
- Senator Henry Bellmon expresses concern about the inefficiency in the administration of Indian Education programs and the lack of response from the Indian Education office to requests for funding. He highlights a specific case from Walters, Oklahoma where the school district is facing financial difficulties due to the lack of reimbursement for the Indian Education program. Bellmon requests a review of the entire Indian Education program and urges for cooperation to address the issue. He also mentions reaching out to the Department of Interior for assistance. Senator Bellmon emphasizes the importance of ensuring that every Indian child and young adult in America receives a quality education.
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_3_2_31_7_0000, Box, 31, 7, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 10 Pages
