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In the governance and regulation of society, law and policy play distinct yet essential roles. While both maintain order and guide behavior, they function differently and serve unique purposes. This document provides an overview of law and policy as they relate to education. Specifically, in the context of Indian Education, this document aims to help educators understand the relationship between education law and policy to support the success of Native American students.
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It is imperative that communities review the accuracy of the data, as there will be no other opportunity to correct data in the future. The BEAD program is based on connecting Broadband Serviceable Locations (BSL), such as houses and apartment buildings, and Community Anchor Institutions (CAI), such as schools and libraries. Therefore, it is crucial that data on a BSL in a given area is accurate so that connectivity needs are addressed. Arizona’s BEAD challenge map is an interactive map that shows individual BSLs and CAIs and the information associated with those locations. This map should be reviewed to see if the state’s information on a given location is accurate.
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AIPI policy explainers present our expert understanding of key and current Indigenous rights issues by distilling expansive and complex policy information into clear and accessible materials that focus on the most critical and relevant subject matter.

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) created in 2021 through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

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On November 18, 2022, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released the pre-production draft of its new broadband availability map. This map gives an initial look into broadband availability nationwide.

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AIPI COVID-19 Update March 20, 2020

The situation around the novel coronavirus pandemic is changing rapidly. Today we bring you five stories about how Indian Country is responding and one with lessons from Singapore. Be sure to check out Indian Country Today’s COVID-19 Syllabus for the latest updates on the virus.

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