1. SUMMARY:
The primary purpose of this bill, titled the "National Advisory Council on Indian Education Improvement Act" or "NACIE Improvement Act," is to ensure that the National Advisory Council on Indian Education includes at least one member who is the president of a Tribal College or University. Specifically, it requires the President of the United States to ensure, within 180 days of the bill's enactment, that the National Advisory Council on Indian Education established under Section 6141 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 has at least one member who serves as the president of a Tribal College or University, as defined in the Higher Education Act of 1965. This change aims to incorporate representation from Tribal Colleges and Universities in the council, which advises on issues related to Indian education.