Tribal Colleges and Universities
Headline: Creates White House Initiative and Board for Tribal Colleges
What it does: Federal agencies must develop Five-Year Plans, appoint senior liaisons, and cooperate with the White House Initiative to increase access to Federal resources for tribal colleges.
- Requires agencies to develop Five-Year Plans with measurable goals for tribal colleges.
- Establishes a Presidential Board advising on tribal college progress and needs.
- Department of Education funds and staffs the Initiative and Board.
Summary
This order creates a Presidential Board of Advisors and a White House Initiative in the Department of Education to support tribal colleges and universities. It directs federal agencies to appoint senior liaisons, develop Five-Year Plans with measurable goals, and cooperate with the Initiative to increase tribal colleges' access to federal funds, excess property, and computer equipment. The order aims to improve education for economically disadvantaged Native students, strengthen tribal institutions, preserve Native languages and culture, and encourage private-sector partnerships.
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