H.R. 9604
Less Bureaucracy, Better Tribal Education Act
Sponsor: Burgess Owens
1 cosponsor
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(a) In general. Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Education shall consult and coordinate with Indian Tribes on the provisions of this Act in accordance with the policy of the Department of Education relating to Consultation and Coordination with American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments developed pursuant to—
(1) Executive Order 13175 (65 Fed. Reg. 67249; relating to Consultation and Coordination With Indian Tribal Governments); and
(2) Executive Order 13592 (76 Fed. Reg. 76603; relating to Improving American Indian and Alaska Native Educational Opportunities and Strengthening Tribal Colleges and Universities).
(b) Response
(1) In general. The Secretary of Education shall provide to Indian Tribes a written response to correspondence received from Indian Tribes pursuant to subsection (a) in accordance with the policy described in such subsection.
(2) Publication. The written response described in paragraph (1) shall be published on public website of the Department.