Native American Schools: Funding and Salary Update
The House Committee on Education and Workforce is the next group that must review this bill. It has not moved since July 27, 2026. Most bills like this do not receive a committee vote and often stall at this stage.
The bill proposes a large increase in spending and was introduced by a member of the minority party, making it hard to pass without broad support.
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Teachers and staff at Bureau of Indian Education schools, who are largely federal employees, would see pay tied to the highest quartile of nearby state school salaries and to the Department of Defense Education Activity's salary schedule. This is a direct, targeted change to their compensation structure rather than just an administrative pass-through.
“funding increases to match the salary schedule of the Department of Defense Education Activity”
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced in House
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Indigenous Students Excel through Parity Act of 2026 (II)
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