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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 304a. Study and investigation of Indian education in United States and Alaska; contracts; report to Congress; appropriations
The Secretary of the Interior (hereinafter referred to as the
"Secretary"), acting through the Bureau of Indian Affairs, is
authorized and directed to conduct a study and investigation of
Indian education in the continental United States and Alaska,
including a study and investigation of (1) the education problems
of Indian children from non-English speaking homes, and (2) the
possibility of establishing a more orderly, equitable, and
acceptable program for transferring Indian children to public
schools.
The Secretary, in carrying out the provisions of this section, is
authorized to enter into contracts in accordance with the
provisions of the Johnson-O'Malley Act of June 4, 1936 (49 Stat.
1458; 25 U.S.C. 452).
Not later than two years after funds are made available to carry
out the purposes of this section, the Secretary shall submit to the
Congress a complete report of the results of such study and
investigation, together with such recommendations as he deems
desirable.
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be
necessary for carrying out the purposes of this section.
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