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        <text>Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.</text>
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        <fullName>Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ]</fullName>
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        <fullName>Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]</fullName>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p><strong>Native American Education Opportunity Act</strong></p> <p>This bill amends the Education Amendments of 1978 to require the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) to reimburse states for&nbsp;grants made to education savings accounts for eligible students who: (1)&nbsp;attended or will be eligible to attend a BIA-funded school, (2) live on the reservation of a tribe, (3) will not be attending a BIA-funded school or other public elementary or secondary school for the applicable school year, and (4) meet applicable eligibility requirements.</p> <p>From education savings accounts, parents may purchase goods and services related to students' educational needs.</p>]]></text>
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      <text>Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.</text>
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