Response to Educational Concerns for Native American Youth, 1973-04-16

Item — Box: 26, Folder: 13

Identifier: CAC_CC_009_1_26_13_0019

Staff Only

The letter is a response from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to a Member of Congress regarding concerns raised by a constituent, Ms. Viola Meier, about enrollment policies in Bureau schools. The letter addresses specific questions raised by Ms. Meier, such as the need for separate school systems for Indian youth, qualifications of school boards, academic performance of Indian youth, and alternative approaches to boarding schools. The Bureau explains the criteria for enrolling Indian youth in Bureau schools and discusses the efforts to transition Indian youth to public schools. They also acknowledge the potential benefits of small group homes near public schools for Indian youth. The Bureau expresses willingness to provide further information if needed.