Native American Education Opportunity Act

The Native American Education Opportunity Act establishes a program that provides $8,000 annually per eligible Native American student to be deposited into Tribal education savings accounts (ESAs) for educational expenses. Eligible students include those enrolled in Tribes who attended or will attend Bureau of Indian Education schools, with funds usable for private tutoring, private school costs, educational materials, technology, and other approved educational services. Tribes administering these programs must consult with Tribal officials before providing educational services, and the accounts terminate when students turn 25 or complete their education. The bill also authorizes Bureau-Funded Charter Schools to operate under specific guidelines and requires a GAO study on the program's implementation after 3 years.