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Executive Order 14049: White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Native Americans and Strengthening Tribal Colleges and Universities

President: Joseph R. Biden Jr.

Created an Education Department initiative and interagency working group for Native students, Tribal Colleges and Universities, language preservation and Tribal educational sovereignty.

Status: Revoked.

Is Executive Order 14049 still in effect? No. Revoked January 20, 2025; initiative mandate ended.

What does Executive Order 14049 do?

Education and Interior were assigned the initiative’s administration, while federal agencies had to prepare implementation plans.

Administration position: The order’s findings and policy rationale were the Biden administration’s positions. This guide distinguishes them from implementation records and judicial rulings.
SignedOctober 11, 2021
Lead officialsEducation and Interior Departments, initiative and interagency working group
Express timingAgency plans and recurring progress reporting

Before and after

Before the order

Earlier Native education initiatives operated under prior executive structures and agency programs.

After the order

Agencies developed plans and coordinated engagement during the Biden term. EO 14148 revoked EO 14049, ending its presidential structure while statutory Tribal and education programs continued.

Who had to do what

Agency / officeActionTiming / position
Education and InteriorAdminister the initiative and coordinate policyOngoing
AgenciesPrepare and implement plansAs directed

What happened next

EO 14049 signed.

EO 14148 revoked EO 14049.