My good friend from Arizona (Mr. Hayworth) is correct. The deference to Native American sovereignty in the Riggs amendment was modified to alleviate concerns that Members had raised about tribal colleges and how the amendment would have affected Native American students seeking admission to those colleges. This applies as well to facilities operated by the Bureau of Indian Affairs for Native Americans.
Discussing the Riggs amendment and its impact on Native American sovereignty and education.
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