S. 5355 — Introduced in Senate

II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 5355 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 20, 2024Mrs. Fischer (for herself and Mr. Tester) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To ensure that the National Advisory Council on Indian Education includes at least 1 member who is the president of a Tribal College or University. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Advisory Council on Indian Education Improvement Act or the NACIE Improvement Act. 2. National Advisory Council on Indian Education By not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act and notwithstanding any other provision of section 6141 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7471), the President shall ensure that the National Advisory Council on Indian Education established under such section includes at least one member who is a president of a Tribal College or University (as defined in section 316(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1059c(b)).