Studies would explore ways to boost teacher pay and funding for Native American schools.
This bill would require two studies to look into how Bureau-funded schools for Native American students are funded. The goal is to make sure these schools can offer competitive salaries to teachers and staff, and provide a high-quality education, similar to other public schools. These studies would begin within one year if the bill becomes law.
Currently, the funding for Bureau-funded schools relies on the Indian School Equalization Formula, which the bill implies may not be sufficient for competitive salaries or high-quality education. If this bill passes, two studies would be launched within one year to review and update this formula, identify new revenue sources, and ensure staff salaries are competitive with other public schools. Havasupai Elementary School would also get a specific additional funding factor of 12.5 Weighted Student Unit.
HR 9935 · 119th Congress · July 23, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10
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