The Native Language Immersion Student Achievement Act, S. 1948 was introduced on Jan 16, 2014. Its sponsor is Sen. Jon Tester [D-MT]. Cosponsors were Max Baucus [D-MT], Mark Begich [D-AK], Tim Johnson [D-SD], Brian Schatz [D-HI], Tom Udall [D-NM], and Lisa Murkowski [R-AK].[1]
The bill "would amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide increased federal financial support to Native American language programs at American Indian-focused schools."[2] In 2015, the bill would provide $5 million in funding.[3]
Support among Native Americans includes Oglala Sioux Tribal president Bryan Brewer and Rosebud Sioux Tribal president Cyril Scott.[4] Congressional supporters include Senator John Walsh (D-MT).[5]
See also
- Esther Martinez Native American Languages Preservation Act
- Language nest
- Language immersion
- Language education in the United States
- Less Commonly Taught Languages
- Indigenous languages of the Americas
References
- ^ "Native Language Immersion Student Achievement Act (S. 1948)". GovTrack.us. Retrieved 2014-02-27.
- ^ Cappricioso, Rob (2014-01-16). "Tester, in Line to Be SCIA Chair, to Introduce Indian School Language Bill". Retrieved 2014-02-27.
- ^ "Tester, Johnson, Begich, and Schatz introduce Native languages bill". Char-Koosta News. 2014-01-23. Retrieved 2014-02-27.
- ^ Ecoffey, Brandon (2014-01-23). "Native Sun News: Native language bill introduced in Senate". Indianz.Com. Retrieved 2014-02-27.
- ^ Office of Senator John Walsh (2014-05-16). "Walsh Fights to Protect and Maintain Tribal Languages". Indian Country Today Media Network. Retrieved 2014-05-20.