Allegations of Misuse of Federal Funds Meant for Indian Schoolchildren

Identifier:

CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_029

Contributing Institution:

Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK

Title:

Allegations of Misuse of Federal Funds Meant for Indian Schoolchildren

Date Created:

1971-01-01

EDTF:

1971-01-01

Creator:

unknown

Rights:

http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/

Language:

eng

Record Type:

correspondence

Collection:

Fred R. Harris Collection

Collection Finding Aid:

https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57

Description:

Two legal groups accused federal officials of misusing millions of dollars intended for poor Indian schoolchildren, claiming the funds were being used for other purposes. State and local officials denied these accusations and criticized the report. A new legal effort was announced to stop the misuse of funds, with plans to file federal suits and press for the firing of two Bureau of Indian Affairs officials. The report covered 60 districts in seven states and New York, with more than 50% of the $66 million in special federal funds for the 1969-70 school year allegedly misused.

Policy Area:

Native Americans

Topic:

Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma

Congress:

92nd (1971-1973)

Physical Location:

CAC_CC_26_1_235_15_0000, Box, 235, 15, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving

Location Represented:

United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)

Type:

Text

Extent:

2 Pages