Tribal Schools

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U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)

This report highlights persistent oversight and operational challenges within the Bureau of Indian Education, documenting systemic issues such as financial mismanagement, school safety failures, and under-investigated COVID-19 expenditures.

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American Lung Association

This initiative aims to create healthy learning environments in Montana's rural and tribal schools through tailored assessments and community partnerships.​

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U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)

This report evaluates the poor physical condition of BIE-funded Indian schools, identifying oversight failures and urgent infrastructure needs affecting Native students.

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U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)

This testimony discusses the limited reliability of facility condition data for BIE schools, revealing quality control problems that hinder federal efforts to identify and address infrastructure deficiencies.

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U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)

This report compares per-pupil expenditures in Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) schools with public schools, showing BIE schools spend significantly more per student and discussing factors such as remoteness and small enrollment.

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U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)

This report assesses the condition of school buildings in districts receiving Impact Aid for students on Indian lands, revealing widespread facility deficiencies and barriers to safe, modern learning environments.

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U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)

This report analyzes the funding mechanisms and equity of federal financial support for BIA schools, comparing expenditures with public schools and evaluating the adequacy of BIA funding formulas.