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S.1161: NEST Act
About This Bill
- Introduced April 11, 2019
- Latest Major Action April 11, 2019
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - April 11, 2019
Bill Summary
Native Educator Support and Training Act or the NEST Act This bill establishes scholarships, loan forgiveness plans, and training programs for students and educators who commit to teaching in Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) schools or other specified schools serving Indian students. The bill establishes three scholarship programs: (1) the Indian Student Educator Scholarship Program for students seeking degrees, (2) the Indian Educator...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 11, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
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| April 11, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jon Tester (D-Mont.) |