§ 4-23-32-7 — Study issues

Indiana § 4-23-32-7

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Art. 23: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
• Ch. 32: Native American Indian Affairs Commission

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The commission shall study problems common
to Native American Indian residents of Indiana in the areas of
employment, education, civil rights, health, and housing. The
commission may make recommendations to appropriate federal, state,
and local governmental agencies concerning the following:
(1) Health issues affecting Native American Indian communities,
including data collection, equal access to public assistance
programs, and informing health officials of cultural traditions
relevant to health care.
(2) Cooperation and understanding between the Native American
Indian communities and other communities throughout Indiana.
(3) Cultural barriers to the educational system, including barriers
to higher education and opportunities for financial aid and
minority scholarships.
(4) Inaccurate information and stereotypes concerning Native
American Indians, including the accuracy of educational
curriculum.
(5) Measures to stimulate job skill training and related workforce
development, including initiatives to assist employers to
overcome communication and cultural differences.
(6) Programs to encourage the growth and support of Native
American Indian owned businesses.
(7) Public awareness of issues affecting the Native American
Indian communities.
(8) Issues concerning preservation and excavation of Native
American Indian historical and archeology sites, including
reburial of Native American Indians.
(9) Measures that could facilitate easier access to state and local
government services by Native American Indians.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.133-2012, SEC.30.