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NY · A08786CMTE · 1 COSPONSOR

Corrects language relating to indigenous libraries from Indian libraries.

Also relevant to:Tribal / Indigenous
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This bill amends the education law to change the term "Indian libraries" to "indigenous libraries" throughout the text. It defines "indigenous" and "indigenous library" to clarify that these libraries are established by tribal governments of specific nations and serve their community members. The bill also updates language related to the governance, funding, and services of these libraries to reflect the new terminology.

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  • D · PrimeJordan Wright
  • D · CoRobert Carroll
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