North Dakota tribal colleges seek state funds
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
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Fort Berthold Community College President Rusty Mason testifies in support of HB 1395 at a hearing before the North Dakota House Education Committee. January 23, 2007. Photo © United Tribes News.
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Leaders of North Dakota's tribal colleges testified in favor of a bill that would give them a share of state funds for educating non-Indians.
The five colleges receive federal funds to educate tribal members. But they don't get any money for non-Indians so they absorb the costs.
HB 1395 would change that by granting $700,000 for the five colleges. That would cover the cost of educating their non-Indian students for two years.
The House Education Committee is likely to act on the bill on Monday.
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