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Indigenous Students Excel through Parity Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4869| Senate 
| Updated: 6/23/2026
Martin Heinrich

Martin Heinrich

Democratic Senator

New Mexico

Cosponsors (1)
Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)

Indian Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to significantly improve the funding and resources for Bureau-funded schools by mandating two crucial studies to achieve educational and salary parity. Its core purpose is to ensure these schools can provide a high-quality education. This includes offering competitive salaries and benefits to attract and retain qualified teachers, administrators, and all school staff, aligning with other school systems. Within one year, the Secretary of the Interior must conduct a study to update the Indian School Equalization Formula (ISEF) , ensuring it provides sufficient funding for both Bureau-operated and tribally controlled schools. This study will specifically address achieving salary parity for staff compared to non-Bureau public schools or Department of Defense schools, while also considering factors like schools with fewer than 100 students, rural schools, and an additional cost factor for Havasupai Elementary School. Concurrently, a separate study will identify potential revenue sources to bring Bureau-funded schools into funding parity. A comprehensive report detailing the adequacy of the current ISEF and providing recommendations for its improvement will then be submitted to Congress.
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Timeline
Jun 23, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jun 23, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Jul 23, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-9935
Introduced in House
  • June 23, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 23, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.


  • July 23, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-9935
    Introduced in House

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Indigenous Students Excel through Parity Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4869| Senate 
| Updated: 6/23/2026
This bill aims to significantly improve the funding and resources for Bureau-funded schools by mandating two crucial studies to achieve educational and salary parity. Its core purpose is to ensure these schools can provide a high-quality education. This includes offering competitive salaries and benefits to attract and retain qualified teachers, administrators, and all school staff, aligning with other school systems. Within one year, the Secretary of the Interior must conduct a study to update the Indian School Equalization Formula (ISEF) , ensuring it provides sufficient funding for both Bureau-operated and tribally controlled schools. This study will specifically address achieving salary parity for staff compared to non-Bureau public schools or Department of Defense schools, while also considering factors like schools with fewer than 100 students, rural schools, and an additional cost factor for Havasupai Elementary School. Concurrently, a separate study will identify potential revenue sources to bring Bureau-funded schools into funding parity. A comprehensive report detailing the adequacy of the current ISEF and providing recommendations for its improvement will then be submitted to Congress.
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Timeline
Jun 23, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jun 23, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Jul 23, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-9935
Introduced in House
  • June 23, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 23, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.


  • July 23, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-9935
    Introduced in House
Martin Heinrich

Martin Heinrich

Democratic Senator

New Mexico

Cosponsors (1)
Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)

Indian Affairs Committee

Native Americans

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted