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S.1928: NEST Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Aug. 4, 2015
- Latest Major Action April 27, 2016
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Aug. 4, 2015
Bill Summary
Native Educator Support and Training Act or the NEST Act This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish scholarships, loan forgiveness plans, and training programs for educators who commit to teaching in Native American or Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) schools. This bill establishes three scholarship programs for students who are seeking degrees in education or school administration at institutions of higher education and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 27, 2016 |
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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| Nov. 18, 2015 |
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 114-192.
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| Aug. 4, 2015 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
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| Aug. 4, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jon Tester (D-Mont.) |