Urgent Appeal for Immediate Funding of Indian Controlled School Boards, 1971-10-28

File — Box: 235, Folder: 15

Identifier: CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_056

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Senator Fred R. Harris is urging Deputy Assistant Secretary William L. Rogers to take immediate action to provide funding for Indian controlled school boards. He criticizes the delays in approving contracts and proposals for local control of Indian schools, which goes against President Nixon's pledge for self-determination for Indian communities. Harris emphasizes the importance of local control for quality education and urges Rogers to fulfill commitments for specific school boards. He warns that delays in approving local control proposals could harm Indian community school projects and hinder the education of Indian children. Harris requests to be kept informed of progress on these matters.

Dates

1971-10-28

Creator

Harris, Fred R., 1930- (Person)

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