Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1975
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_35_16_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1975
- Date Created:
- 1974-09-20
- EDTF:
- 1974-09-20
- 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:
- Public Law 93-638, enacted on January 4, 1975, is known as the "Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act." It aims to increase Indian participation in government and education, support tribal control over programs and services, and improve the quality of education for Indian children. The Act acknowledges the historical relationship between the Federal Government and American Indians and emphasizes the importance of self-determination, education, and community control in the development of Indian communities. The Act also includes provisions for penalties for misuse of funds, wage and labor standards, reporting and audit requirements, and the carryover of funds for future fiscal years.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_3_2_35_16_0000, Box, 35, 16, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 8 Pages
