Equitable Distribution of Federal Funds for Education of Native American Children in Public Schools1974-07-01unknownhttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/enghttp://congressarchives.org/record/CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0027Steps are being taken to improve the operations of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, including realigning functions to area and agency offices, reducing non-essential staff, and focusing on trust responsibilities. The Commissioner of Indian Affairs will report directly to the Secretary, with plans to upgrade the position to Assistant Secretary. Block grants for federally-recognized tribes are also being proposed. These measures aim to better serve the Indian community and fulfill trust responsibilities.