United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HR 84 — Native American Education Opportunity Act

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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In plain language

HR 84 aims to improve education and workforce development programs.

This bill focuses on enhancing educational opportunities and workforce training programs. It seeks to equip individuals with the skills needed for today's job market.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means more access to training programs that can help you advance your career.
  • Families: This bill may provide more educational resources for your family members seeking job opportunities.

Summary

Native American Education Opportunity Act This bill addresses education savings account programs and charter schools for tribal students. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Education and the Department of the Interior, at the request of federally recognized Indian tribes, to provide funds to tribes for tribal-based education savings account programs. Tribes must use these funds to award grants to education savings accounts for students who (1) attended or will be eligible to attend a school operated by the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE); or (2) will not be attending a school operated by the BIE, receiving an education savings account from another tribe, or attending public elementary or secondary school while participating in the program. Funds may be used for items and activities such as costs of attendance at private schools, private tutoring and online learning programs, textbooks, educational software, or examination fees. The Government Accountability Office must review the implementation of these education savings account programs, including any factors impacting increased participation in such programs. Additionally, the bill authorizes the BIE to approve and fund charter schools at any school that it operates or funds.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill establishes a new education savings account program specifically for Native American children, allowing tribes to administer funds for educational expenses.

  • 25 U.S.C. § 2000 et seq.

    SEC. 1141. FUNDING OF TRIBAL-BASED EDUCATION SAVINGS ACCOUNT PROGRAMS.

    This addition creates a new section for funding tribal education savings accounts.

  • 25 U.S.C. § 2000 et seq.

    (a) Program Authorized.—

    This begins the authorization for the program establishing education savings accounts.

  • 25 U.S.C. § 2000 et seq.

    (c) Compulsory Attendance Requirements.—A State that receives funds under this title shall consider a child with a Tribal education savings account for a school year as meeting the State's compulsory school attendance requirements for such school year.

    This provision allows students using a tribal education savings account to satisfy state compulsory attendance laws.

  • 25 U.S.C. § 2000 et seq.

    (4) Required use of funds.—Funds disbursed to a Tribe under this section shall be used to deposit $8,000 each year in the Tribal education savings accounts of ESA eligible students who have not yet attained a regular high school diploma or its recognized equivalent.

    This mandates the annual deposit amount into education savings accounts for eligible students.

  • 25 U.S.C. § 2000 et seq.

    (h) Definitions.—(1) Appropriate officials.—The term `appropriate officials' means—(A) Tribal officials who are elected; or (B) appointed Tribal leaders or officials designated in writing.

    This section provides clarity on the definition of appropriate officials for consultation.

  • 25 U.S.C. § 2000 et seq.

    section 1141(12) → section 1142(12)

    This conforming amendment updates a reference to align with the newly added sections.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 84 do?
Native American Education Opportunity Act This bill addresses education savings account programs and charter schools for tribal students. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Education and the Department of the Interior, at the request of federally recognized Indian tribes, to provide funds to tribes for tribal-based education savings account programs. Tribes must use these funds to award grants to education savings accounts for students who (1) attended or will be eligible to attend a school operated by the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE); or (2) will not be attending a school operated by the BIE, receiving an education savings account from another tribe, or attending public elementary or secondary school while participating in the program. Funds may be used for items and activities such as costs of attendance at private schools, private tutoring and online learning programs, textbooks, educational software, or examination fees. The Government Accountability Office must review the implementation of these education savings account programs, including any factors impacting increased participation in such programs. Additionally, the bill authorizes the BIE to approve and fund charter schools at any school that it operates or funds.
Who sponsors HR 84?
HR 84 is sponsored by Biggs, Andy (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 84?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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