Empowering Native American Education: The Department of Education Act of 19771978-03-15unknownhttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/enghttp://congressarchives.org/record/CAC_CC_003_2_31_9_0009The document discusses the recommendation to include Indian education programs in the new Department of Education, transferring programs currently under the Bureau of Indian Affairs. This transfer would create a comprehensive policy for Indian education and improve opportunities for Indian children and adults. It emphasizes the importance of upholding the trust relationship with Indian tribes and ensuring principles such as tribal sovereignty and self-determination are not undermined. The document also advocates for greater involvement of Indians in the operation of schools serving their children and suggests a phased approach to the transfer of these programs.