Misuse of Federal Funds Intended for Indian Schoolchildren, 1971-01 - 1971-12-31

File — Box: 235, Folder: 15

Identifier: CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_029

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Two legal groups have accused federal officials of misusing millions of dollars intended to help poor Indian schoolchildren, with the funds being diverted for other purposes. State and local school officials deny the accusations and dispute the findings of the report. A new legal assault is being planned to stop the misuse of funds, with Harvard group preparing federal suits to cut off money to districts that discriminate against Indian children. The report covered 60 districts in seven western states and New York, with no specific dollar figure mentioned but estimated to be more than 50% of the $66 million in special federal funds for the 1969-70 school year. The report criticized federal officials for not ensuring that the money reached its intended recipients.

Dates

1971-01 - 1971-12-31

Creator

Harjo, Suzan S., 1945- (Person)

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