N.Y. Education Law § 4118: Attendance at post-secondary institutions by Native American students

§ 4118. Attendance at post-secondary institutions by Native American

students. 1. The education department shall select students for

attendance at post-secondary institutions from the several Indian tribes

located within this state. In making such selection, due regard shall be

had to a just participation in the privileges of this section by each of

such several tribes. If practicable, reference shall also be had to the

population of each of such tribes in determining such selection.

Eligibility for selection shall not be limited to Native Americans

residing on reservations.

2. No such student may attend a post-secondary institution outside

this state, nor one that has not been approved by the New York state

board of regents, nor may he be supported or educated at such

institutions for a period exceeding four years unless he is enrolled in

a program normally requiring five years of training.

3. Such sum as may be appropriated for the support and education of

Native American students in such institutions shall be paid from the

treasury, upon the audit and warrant of the comptroller, on vouchers

approved by the education department.