The federal government allocated $2,000 in impact aid for every Native public school student enrolled in Churchill County, Nevada.

The Department of Education provides public school districts with funds for every Native student who lives on a reservation or trust land. The money is meant to offset the lack of tax revenue for these students.

The Bush administration is seeking $1.24 billion for Impact Aid, a cut of $3 million from current levels. The administration has not sought increases even as the Native student population continues to grow.

Get the Story:
Number of federal students declines again (The Lahontan Valley News 2/17)

Budget Documents:
Bureau of Indian Affairs | Department of Education

Relevant Links:
Impact Aid - http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oese/impactaid
National Indian Education Association - http://www.niea.org

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