The Senate 28948 Co reauthorized this program last June when we passed the Indian education amendments. The proposal before us today represents a compromise. worked out by the Senate Select Committee on Indian Affairs. which has Jurisdiction over all Indian programs. Along with the programs I mentioned earlier. S. 2496 provides 5year authorizations for the Immigrant Education Program. currently funded in the fiscal year 1984 appropriations bill. the Womens Educational Equity Act. the Education Assessment and Statistics Program. and the programs for education assistance for the territories. These small programs need to be reauthorized in order to continue to provide quality education to all of our citizens. Mr.
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