A concise record of the Senate subcommittee hearings on Indian self-determination and education reform.
The material shows why education policy matters to tribal communities and how lawmakers, educators, and Native leaders view possible reforms.
The book gathers opening statements, testimony from public and private witnesses, and the discussion around measures like S. 1017 and related bills. It highlights concerns about program funding, tribal control, and the balance between federal responsibility and local authority.
- Key background on the push for self-determination in education and how it aims to shift control to Indian communities.
- Different perspectives from tribal leaders, educators, and policymakers on proposed legislation and its practical effects.
- Discussion of Johnson-O'Malley funding, contracting authority, and the role of federal programs in education.
- Historical context and critical arguments about how best to support Indian students and communities through reform.
Ideal for readers of policy history, Native education reform, and government proceedings that shaped education for Indian communities.