Part A—Indian Education
§7401. Statement of policy
It is the policy of the United States to fulfill the Federal Government's unique and continuing trust relationship with and responsibility to the Indian people for the education of Indian children. The Federal Government will continue to work with local educational agencies, Indian tribes and organizations, postsecondary institutions, and other entities toward the goal of ensuring that programs that serve Indian children are of the highest quality and provide for not only the basic elementary and secondary educational needs, but also the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of these children. It is further the policy of the United States to ensure that Indian children do not attend school in buildings that are dilapidated or deteriorating, which may negatively affect the academic success of such children.
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Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
A prior section 7401,
A prior section 6101 of
Another prior section 6101 of
Amendments
2015—
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2015 Amendment
Amendment by
Savings Provisions
Executive Documents
Executive Order No. 13096
Ex. Ord. No. 13096, Aug. 6, 1998, 63 F.R. 42681, which related to American Indian and Alaska Native education, was revoked by Ex. Ord. No. 13336, §9(b), Apr. 30, 2004, 69 F.R. 25297, formerly set out below.
Executive Order No. 13336
Ex. Ord. No. 13336, Apr. 30, 2004, 69 F.R. 25295, which established the Interagency Working Group on American Indian and Alaska Native Education and required a study, report, and conference relating to American Indian and Alaska Native students' achievement under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, was revoked by Ex. Ord. No. 13592, §5(c), Dec. 2, 2011, 76 F.R. 76607, formerly set out below.
Executive Order No. 13592
Ex. Ord. No. 13592, Dec. 2, 2011, 76 F.R. 76603, which established the White House Initiative on American Indian and Alaska Native Education and the Interagency Working Group on AI/AN education and TCUs, was revoked by Ex. Ord. No. 14049, §4(b), Oct. 11, 2021, 86 F.R. 57317, set out below.
Ex. Ord. No. 14049. White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Native Americans and Strengthening Tribal Colleges and Universities
Ex. Ord. No. 14049, Oct. 11, 2021, 86 F.R. 57313, provided:
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows:
For more than a century, the United States imposed educational policies designed to assimilate Native peoples into predominant United States culture that devastated Native American students and their families. Beginning with the Indian Civilization Act of 1819, the United States enacted laws and implemented policies establishing and supporting Indian boarding schools across the Nation. From 1871 onward, federally run Indian boarding schools were used to culturally assimilate Native American children who were forcibly removed from their families and communities and relocated to distant residential facilities where their Native identities, languages, traditions, and beliefs were forcibly suppressed. The conditions in these schools were usually harsh, and sometimes abusive and deadly. Although these policies have ended, their effects and resulting trauma reverberate in Native American communities even today, creating specific challenges that merit Federal attention and response.
During the global COVID–19 pandemic, Tribal Nations raced to protect Tribal members and their way of life. Tribal elders are often the keepers of Tribal culture and are critical for the preservation of Native languages, as the vitality of Native culture is inseparably tied to Native languages. Accordingly, my Administration is committed to supporting preservation and revitalization of Native languages. This includes honoring the vibrancy, importance, and strength of Native languages and the traditions, values, and cultural practices that accompany them.
In addition, the COVID–19 pandemic has amplified long-standing educational inequities that disproportionally affect Native American communities and burden Native American students. In particular, Native American children face significant learning disruption as the digital divide and lack of educational resources put remote learning out of reach for too many. Native American students experienced the greatest decline in undergraduate enrollment in higher education from 2020 to 2021 compared to other student groups. These inequities compound the effects of other disparities faced by Native American women and girls in particular. The spike in gender-based violence during the COVID–19 pandemic has intensified safety concerns for Native American women and girls, who were already victimized at higher rates than other women in the United States.
The Federal Government must put strong focus on early childhood and K–12 educational opportunities. These are important to developing and strengthening Native American communities, and they set the stage for educational advancement and career development, including opportunities to attend TCUs.
TCUs also merit focused attention, as these institutions are integral and essential to Tribal communities. Their foundation, tradition, and mission are unique, and their cultural grounding is invaluable to providing high-quality education and successful outcomes for Native American students. TCUs fulfill a vital role in maintaining and preserving irreplaceable Native languages and cultural traditions; in promoting excellence in Native American education from early childhood through primary and secondary education, into postsecondary education, and throughout graduates' careers; in offering an entry point for a career in academia, strong technical and trade school opportunities, job training, and other career-building programs to Native Americans; and in supporting Tribal economic development efforts by building and strengthening a highly skilled Native American workforce. Often, they are the only postsecondary institutions within some of our Nation's most economically disadvantaged and rural areas. As a result, TCUs provide crucial employment opportunities and services in communities that continue to suffer high rates of unemployment and resulting social and economic distress. The Federal Government therefore reaffirms and strengthens our commitment to Native American communities by investing in TCUs to support their continued growth and success.
It is the policy of my Administration to advance equity, excellence, and justice in our Nation's education system and to further Tribal self-governance, including by supporting activities that expand educational opportunities and improve educational outcomes for all Native American students. My Administration will help expand opportunities for Native American students to learn their Native languages, histories, and cultural practices; promote indigenous learning through the use of traditional ecological knowledge; and enhance access to complete and competitive educations that prepare Native American students for college, careers, and productive and satisfying lives. This includes supporting educational opportunities for students attending TCUs, given the unique advantages those institutions provide. My Administration is further committed to ensuring all Native American students have the ability to pursue careers that provide economic security for themselves and their families, including Native American women, who currently, on average, earn just 60 cents to every dollar earned by White men. To these ends, my Administration will collaborate with Tribal Nations to collect better data on educational attainment gaps faced by Native American students to help deepen understanding of these gaps, including barriers to workforce participation, and inform solutions.
(b) The Initiative shall consult and collaborate with Tribal Nations; Alaska Native Entities; TCUs; and State, Tribal, and local educational departments and agencies to advance educational equity, excellence, and economic opportunity for Native Americans by focusing on the following policy goals:
(i) increasing the understanding of systemic causes of educational challenges faced by Native American students and working across agencies to address those challenges;
(ii) supporting and improving data collection related to Native American students and the implementation of evidence-based strategies to increase the participation and success of Native American students in all levels of education and prepare them for careers and civic engagement;
(iii) increasing the percentage of Native American children and families who participate in high-quality early childhood programs and services that promote healthy development and learning, prepare Native American children for success in school, and affirm the cultural and linguistic identity of Native American children;
(iv) ensuring that all Native American students have access to excellent teachers, school leaders, and other professionals, including by supporting efforts to improve the recruitment, preparation, development, and retention of qualified, diverse teachers, school leaders, and other professionals who understand Native American students' lived experiences and can effectively meet their students' academic, social, and emotional needs, particularly in partnership with TCUs;
(v) breaking down barriers that impede the access of higher education institutions that serve Native American students, such as TCUs, to Federal funding, and strengthening the capacity of those institutions to participate in Federal programs and partnerships;
(vi) ensuring that the unique indigenous, cultural, educational, traditional ecological knowledge, and Native language needs of Native American students are met;
(vii) exploring policies to expand and support career and technical education, job training, and other career-building programs for Native American students and workers; and
(viii) furthering Tribal sovereignty by supporting efforts to build the capacity of Tribal educational agencies and TCUs to provide high-quality education services to Native American students.
(c) In working to fulfill its mission and objectives, the Initiative shall, consistent with applicable law:
(i) engage in regular, meaningful, and robust consultation with Tribal Nations regarding Native American education and related issues, in accordance with the Presidential Memorandum of January 26, 2021 (Tribal Consultation and Strengthening Nation-to-Nation Relationships) [
(ii) identify and promote evidence-based best practices that can provide Native American students with a rigorous and well-rounded education in safe and healthy environments, as well as access to support services, that will improve their educational, professional, economic, and civic opportunities;
(iii) advance and coordinate efforts to ensure equitable opportunities for Native American students in the wake of the COVID–19 pandemic, including recovering learning losses and addressing other challenges—academic, financial, social, emotional, mental health, or career development—brought on or exacerbated by the COVID–19 pandemic;
(iv) encourage and develop Federal partnerships with public, private, philanthropic, and nonprofit entities to improve access to educational equity, excellence, and economic opportunity for Native Americans;
(v) monitor and support the development, implementation, and coordination of Federal Government educational, workforce, research, and business development policies, programs, and technical assistance designed to improve outcomes for Native Americans;
(vi) create opportunities for strategic partnerships among agencies and work closely with the Executive Office of the President on key Administration priorities related to Native Americans;
(vii) serve as a liaison with other agencies on Native American issues, advise those agencies on how they might help to promote Native American educational opportunities, and track their success in doing so; and
(viii) advise the Co-Chairs of the Initiative on issues of importance and policies relating to educational equity, excellence, and economic opportunity for Native American students.
(d) To facilitate partnership among agencies to advance educational equity, excellence, and economic opportunity for Native American students, the Executive Director shall work with the Director of the BIE, the Commissioner of the Administration for Native Americans (ANA) of the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Director of the Indian Health Service (IHS) of the Department of Health and Human Services to develop a separate Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Initiative and each of these entities that will take advantage of each agency's expertise, resources, and facilities. Each MOA shall be completed within 180 days of the date of this order [Oct. 11, 2021], and each shall address how the BIE, ANA, and IHS, respectively, will collaborate with the Initiative in carrying out the policy set forth in section 1 of this order, as appropriate and consistent with applicable law.
(e) Each agency with representation on the WHCNAA Education Committee shall prepare a plan (Agency Plan) outlining measurable actions the agency will take to advance educational equity, excellence, and economic opportunity for Native American communities, including the agency's plans to implement the policy goals and directives outlined in subsection (b) of this section, and other relevant work, in consultation with the Executive Director. These Agency Plans shall be submitted to the Co-Chairs of the Initiative on a date the Co-Chairs shall establish.
(i) Each agency with representation on the WHCNAA Education Committee shall assess and report to the Co-Chairs of the Initiative on a regular basis, as established by the Co-Chairs of the Initiative, regarding its progress in implementing its Agency Plan.
(ii) The Initiative shall monitor and evaluate each agency's progress towards the goals established in its Agency Plan and shall coordinate with the agency to ensure that its Agency Plan includes measurable and action-oriented goals.
(f) The Department of Education shall provide funding and administrative support for the Initiative, to the extent permitted by law and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(g) To further shared priorities and policies that advance educational equity, excellence, and economic opportunity for underserved communities, the Initiative shall collaborate and coordinate with other White House initiatives related to educational equity, excellence, and economic opportunity.
(h) The Initiative shall collaborate, as appropriate and consistent with applicable law, with other organizations and entities, including: Urban Indian Organizations; governing bodies of Tribal Nations on Federal and State reservations; State-recognized Tribes; Native Hawaiian and Native American Pacific Islander organizations; and other Native American groups that seek to advance educational equity, excellence, and economic opportunity for Native American students, families, and communities in the United States.
(i) No later than 1 year after the date of this order and annually thereafter, the Co-Chairs of the Initiative shall report to the President on the Initiative's progress in carrying out its mission and objectives under this order.
(a) In addition to and consistent with the duties set forth in section 6141(b)(1) of the ESEA, the NACIE shall, in consultation with the Initiative, advise the Co-Chairs of the Initiative on:
(i) what is needed for the development, implementation, and coordination of educational programs and initiatives to improve educational opportunities and outcomes for Native Americans;
(ii) how to promote career pathways for in-demand jobs for Native American students, including registered apprenticeships as well as internships, fellowships, mentorships, and work-based learning initiatives;
(iii) ways to strengthen TCUs and increase their participation in agency programs;
(iv) how to increase public awareness of and generate solutions for the educational and training challenges and equity disparities that Native American students face and the causes of these challenges and disparities;
(v) approaches to establish local and national partnerships with public, private, philanthropic, and nonprofit stakeholders to advance the policy set forth in section 1 of this order, consistent with applicable law; and
(vi) actions for promoting, improving, and expanding educational opportunities for Native languages, traditions, and practices to be sustained through culturally responsive education.
(b) The NACIE and the Executive Director shall, as appropriate and consistent with applicable law, facilitate frequent collaborations between the Initiative and Tribal Nations, Alaska Native Entities, and other Tribal organizations.
(c) The Executive Director shall, in consultation with the NACIE, address the NACIE's efforts pursuant to subsection (a) of this section in the annual report of the Initiative submitted to the President.
(d) The Department of Education shall provide staff support for the NACIE.
(b) This order supersedes Executive Order 13592 of December 2, 2011 (Improving American Indian and Alaska Native Educational Opportunities and Strengthening Tribal Colleges and Universities) [formerly set out above], which is revoked. To the extent that there are other Executive Orders that may conflict with or overlap with the provisions in this order, the provisions in this order shall supersede those other Executive Orders on these subjects.
(c) The heads of agencies shall assist and provide information to the Initiative, consistent with applicable law, as may be necessary to carry out the functions of the Initiative.
(d) Each agency shall bear its own expenses of participating in the Initiative.
(a) "Tribal Nation" means an American Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, or community that the Secretary of the Interior acknowledges as a federally recognized tribe pursuant to the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994,
(b) "Alaska Native Entities" includes "Alaska Native Corporations," which refer to village and regional Alaska Native corporations organized in accordance with the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA), as amended,
(c) "Native American" and "Native" mean members of one or more Tribal Nations.
(d) "Public school" means a Head Start center or a prekindergarten, elementary, or secondary school that is predominantly funded through the Federal Government, a State, a local educational agency, a Tribal Nation government, or an Alaska Native Entity, including a school operated directly by, through a contract with, or a grant from the BIE, a Tribal Nation, or a State, county, or local government.
(e) "Tribal Colleges and Universities" means those institutions that are chartered under the sovereign authority of their respective Tribal Nation or by the Federal Government and that: qualify for funding under the Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities Assistance Act of 1978,
(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or the head thereof; or
(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.
(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
J.R. Biden, Jr.
§7402. Purpose
It is the purpose of this part to support the efforts of local educational agencies, Indian tribes and organizations, postsecondary institutions, and other entities—
(1) to meet the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of Indian students, so that such students can meet the challenging State academic standards;
(2) to ensure that Indian students gain knowledge and understanding of Native communities, languages, tribal histories, traditions, and cultures; and
(3) to ensure that teachers, principals, other school leaders, and other staff who serve Indian students have the ability to provide culturally appropriate and effective instruction and supports to such students.
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Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
A prior section 7402,
A prior section 6102 of
Another prior section 6102 of
Prior sections 7403 to 7405 were omitted in the general amendment of former subchapter VII of this chapter by
Section 7403,
Section 7404,
Section 7405,
Amendments
2015—
"(a)
"(b)
"(1) meeting the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of American Indians and Alaska Natives;
"(2) the education of Indian children and adults;
"(3) the training of Indian persons as educators and counselors, and in other professions serving Indian people; and
"(4) research, evaluation, data collection, and technical assistance."
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2015 Amendment
Amendment by
subpart 1—formula grants to local educational agencies
§7421. Purpose
It is the purpose of this subpart to support the efforts of local educational agencies, Indian tribes and organizations, and other entities in developing elementary school and secondary school programs for Indian students that are designed to—
(1) meet the unique cultural, language, and educational needs of such students; and
(2) ensure that all students meet the challenging State academic standards.
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Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
A prior section 7421,
A prior section 6111 of
Amendments
2015—
"(1) are based on challenging State academic content and student academic achievement standards that are used for all students; and
"(2) are designed to assist Indian students in meeting those standards."
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2015 Amendment
Amendment by
§7422. Grants to local educational agencies and tribes
(a) In general
The Secretary may make grants, from allocations made under
(1) local educational agencies;
(2) Indian tribes, as provided under subsection (c)(1);
(3) Indian organizations, as provided under subsection (c)(1);
(4) consortia of 2 or more local educational agencies, Indian tribes, Indian organizations, or Indian community-based organizations, if each local educational agency participating in such a consortium, if applicable—
(A) provides an assurance that the eligible Indian children served by such local educational agency will receive the services of the programs funded under this subpart; and
(B) is subject to all the requirements, assurances, and obligations applicable to local educational agencies under this subpart; and
(5) Indian community-based organizations, as provided under subsection (d)(1).
(b) Local educational agencies
(1) Enrollment requirements
Subject to paragraph (2), a local educational agency shall be eligible for a grant under this subpart for any fiscal year if the number of Indian children eligible under
(A) was at least 10; or
(B) constituted not less than 25 percent of the total number of individuals enrolled in the schools of such agency.
(2) Cooperative agreements
A local educational agency may enter into a cooperative agreement with an Indian tribe under this subpart if such Indian tribe—
(A) represents not less than 25 percent of the eligible Indian children who are served by such local educational agency; and
(B) requests that the local educational agency enter into a cooperative agreement under this subpart.
(3) Exclusion
The requirement of paragraph (1) shall not apply in Alaska, California, or Oklahoma, or with respect to any local educational agency located on, or in proximity to, a reservation.
(c) Indian tribes and Indian organizations
(1) In general
If a local educational agency that is otherwise eligible for a grant under this subpart does not establish a committee under
(2) Special rule
(A) In general
The Secretary shall treat each Indian tribe, Indian organization, or consortium of such entities applying for a grant pursuant to paragraph (1) as if such tribe, Indian organization, or consortium were a local educational agency for purposes of this subpart.
(B) Exceptions
Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), such Indian tribe, Indian organization, or consortium shall not be subject to the requirements of subsections (b)(7) or (c)(4) of
(3) Assurance to serve all Indian children
An Indian tribe, Indian organization, or consortium of such entities that is eligible to apply for a grant under paragraph (1) shall include, in the application required under
(d) Indian community-based organization
(1) In general
If no local educational agency pursuant to subsection (b), and no Indian tribe, Indian organization, or consortium pursuant to subsection (c), applies for a grant under this subpart in a particular community, an Indian community-based organization serving the community of the local educational agency may apply for such grant.
(2) Applicability of special rule
The Secretary shall apply the special rule in subsection (c)(2) to an Indian community-based organization applying for a grant under paragraph (1) in the same manner as such rule applies to an Indian tribe, Indian organization, or consortium described in that subsection.
(3) Definition of Indian community-based organization
In this subsection, the term "Indian community-based organization" means any organization that—
(A) is composed primarily of Indian parents, family members, and community members, tribal government education officials, and tribal members, from a specific community;
(B) assists in the social, cultural, and educational development of Indians in such community;
(C) meets the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of Indian students; and
(D) demonstrates organizational and administrative capacity to manage the grant.
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Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
A prior section 7422,
A prior section 6112 of
Amendments
2015—Subsec. (a).
Subsec. (b)(1).
Subsec. (b)(2), (3).
Subsecs. (c), (d).
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2015 Amendment
Amendment by
§7423. Amount of grants
(a) Amount of grant awards
(1) In general
Except as provided in subsection (b) and paragraph (2), the Secretary shall allocate to each local educational agency that has an approved application under this subpart an amount equal to the product of—
(A) the number of Indian children who are eligible under
(B) the greater of—
(i) the average per pupil expenditure of the State in which such agency is located; or
(ii) 80 percent of the average per pupil expenditure of all the States.
(2) Reduction
The Secretary shall reduce the amount of each allocation otherwise determined under this section in accordance with subsection (e).
(b) Minimum grant
(1) In general
Notwithstanding subsection (e), an entity that is eligible for a grant under
(2) Consortia
Local educational agencies may form a consortium for the purpose of obtaining grants under this subpart.
(3) Increase
The Secretary may increase the minimum grant under paragraph (1) to not more than $4,000 for all grantees if the Secretary determines such increase is necessary to ensure the quality of the programs provided.
(c) Definition
For the purpose of this section, the term "average per pupil expenditure", used with respect to a State, means an amount equal to—
(1) the sum of the aggregate current expenditures of all the local educational agencies in the State, plus any direct current expenditures by the State for the operation of such agencies, without regard to the sources of funds from which such local or State expenditures were made, during the second fiscal year preceding the fiscal year for which the computation is made; divided by
(2) the aggregate number of children who were included in average daily attendance for whom such agencies provided free public education during such preceding fiscal year.
(d) Schools operated or supported by the Bureau of Indian Education
(1) In general
Subject to subsection (e), in addition to the grants awarded under subsection (a), the Secretary shall allocate to the Secretary of the Interior an amount equal to the product of—
(A) the total number of Indian children enrolled in schools that are operated by—
(i) the Bureau of Indian Education; or
(ii) an Indian tribe, or an organization controlled or sanctioned by an Indian tribal government, for the children of that tribe under a contract with, or grant from, the Department of the Interior under the Indian Self-Determination Act [
(B) the greater of—
(i) the average per pupil expenditure of the State in which the school is located; or
(ii) 80 percent of the average per pupil expenditure of all the States.
(2) Special rule
Any school described in paragraph (1)(A) that wishes to receive an allocation under this subpart shall submit an application in accordance with
(e) Ratable reductions
If the sums appropriated for any fiscal year under 7492(a) 1 of this title are insufficient to pay in full the amounts determined for local educational agencies under subsection (a)(1) and for the Secretary of the Interior under subsection (d), each of those amounts shall be ratably reduced.
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Editorial Notes
References in Text
The Indian Self-Determination Act, referred to in subsec. (d)(1)(A)(ii), is title I of
The Tribally Controlled Schools Act of 1988, referred to in subsec. (d)(1)(A)(ii), is part B (§5201–5212) of title V of
Prior Provisions
A prior section 7423,
A prior section 6113 of
Amendments
2015—Subsec. (a)(1)(A).
Subsec. (b)(1).
Subsec. (d).
Subsec. (d)(1)(A)(i).
Subsec. (d)(2).
Subsec. (e).
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2015 Amendment
Amendment by
1 So in original. Probably should be preceded by "section".
§7424. Applications
(a) Application required
Each entity described in
(b) Comprehensive program required
Each application submitted under subsection (a) shall include a description of a comprehensive program for meeting the needs of Indian children served by the local educational agency, including the language and cultural needs of the children, that—
(1) describes how the comprehensive program will offer programs and activities to meet the culturally related academic needs of Indian students;
(2)(A) is consistent with the State, tribal, and local plans submitted under other provisions of this chapter; and
(B) includes program objectives and outcomes for activities under this subpart that are based on the same challenging State academic standards developed by the State under subchapter I for all students;
(3) explains how the grantee will use funds made available under this subpart to supplement other Federal, State, and local programs that meet the needs of Indian students;
(4) demonstrates how funds made available under this subpart will be used for activities described in
(5) describes the professional development opportunities that will be provided, as needed, to ensure that—
(A) teachers and other school professionals who are new to the Indian community are prepared to work with Indian children; and
(B) all teachers who will be involved in programs assisted under this subpart have been properly trained to carry out such programs;
(6) describes how the local educational agency—
(A) will periodically assess the progress of all Indian children enrolled in the schools of the local educational agency, including Indian children who do not participate in programs assisted under this subpart, in meeting the goals described in paragraph (2);
(B) will provide the results of each assessment referred to in subparagraph (A) to—
(i) the committee described in subsection (c)(4);
(ii) the community served by the local educational agency; and
(iii) the Indian tribes whose children are served by the local educational agency, consistent with
(C) is responding to findings of any previous assessments that are similar to the assessments described in subparagraph (A); and
(7) describes the process the local educational agency used to meaningfully collaborate with Indian tribes located in the community in a timely, active, and ongoing manner in the development of the comprehensive program and the actions taken as a result of such collaboration.
(c) Assurances
Each application submitted under subsection (a) shall include assurances that—
(1) the local educational agency will use funds received under this subpart only to supplement the funds that, in the absence of the Federal funds made available under this subpart, such agency would make available for services described in this subsection, and not to supplant such funds;
(2) the local educational agency will prepare and submit to the Secretary such reports, in such form and containing such information, as the Secretary may require to—
(A) carry out the functions of the Secretary under this subpart;
(B) determine the extent to which activities carried out with funds provided to the local educational agency under this subpart are effective in improving the educational achievement of Indian students served by such agency, and meet program objectives and outcomes for activities under this subpart; and
(C) determine the extent to which such activities by the local educational agency address the unique cultural, language, and educational needs of Indian students;
(3) the program for which assistance is sought—
(A) is based on a comprehensive local assessment and prioritization of the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of the Indian students for whom the local educational agency is providing an education;
(B) will use the best available talents and resources, including individuals from the Indian community; and
(C) was developed by such agency in open consultation with parents of Indian children and teachers, representatives of Indian tribes on Indian lands located within 50 miles of any school that the agency will serve if such tribes have any children in such school, Indian organizations, and, if appropriate, Indian students from secondary schools, including through public hearings held by such agency to provide to the individuals described in this subparagraph a full opportunity to understand the program and to offer recommendations regarding the program;
(4) the local educational agency developed the program with the participation and written approval of a committee—
(A) that is composed of, and selected by—
(i) parents and family members of Indian children in the local educational agency's schools;
(ii) representatives of Indian tribes on Indian lands located within 50 miles of any school that the agency will serve if such tribes have any children in such school;
(iii) teachers in the schools; and
(iv) if appropriate, Indian students attending secondary schools of the agency;
(B) a majority of whose members are parents and family members of Indian children;
(C) with respect to an application describing a schoolwide program in accordance with
(i) reviewed in a timely fashion the program;
(ii) determined that the program will not diminish the availability of culturally related activities for Indian students; and
(iii) determined that the program will directly enhance the educational experience of Indian students; and
(D) that has adopted reasonable bylaws for the conduct of the activities of the committee and abides by such bylaws;
(5) the local educational agency will coordinate activities under this subchapter with other Federal programs supporting educational and related services administered by such agency;
(6) the local educational agency conducted outreach to parents and family members to meet the requirements under this paragraph;
(7) the local educational agency will use funds received under this subpart only for activities described and authorized in this subpart; and
(8) the local educational agency has set forth such policies and procedures, including policies and procedures relating to the hiring of personnel, as will ensure that the program for which assistance is sought will be operated and evaluated in consultation with, and with the involvement of, parents and family members of the children, and representatives of the area, to be served.
(d) Technical assistance
The Secretary shall, directly or by contract, provide technical assistance to a local educational agency or Bureau of Indian Education school upon request (in addition to any technical assistance available under other provisions of this chapter or available through the Institute of Education Sciences) to support the services and activities provided under this subpart, including technical assistance for—
(1) the development of applications under this subpart, including identifying eligible entities that have not applied for such grants and undertaking appropriate activities to encourage such entities to apply for grants under this subpart;
(2) improvement in the quality of implementation, content, and evaluation of activities supported under this subpart; and
(3) integration of activities under this subpart with other educational activities carried out by the local educational agency.
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Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
A prior section 7424,
Amendments
2015—Subsec. (a).
Subsec. (b)(1).
Subsec. (b)(2)(A).
Subsec. (b)(2)(B).
Subsec. (b)(3).
Subsec. (b)(4).
Subsec. (b)(6)(B)(iii).
Subsec. (b)(7).
Subsec. (c)(1).
Subsec. (c)(2)(B).
Subsec. (c)(2)(C).
Subsec. (c)(3)(A).
Subsec. (c)(3)(C).
Subsec. (c)(4)(A)(i).
Subsec. (c)(4)(A)(ii) to (iv).
Subsec. (c)(4)(B).
Subsec. (c)(4)(C).
Subsec. (c)(4)(C)(ii).
Subsec. (c)(4)(C)(iii).
Subsec. (c)(4)(D).
Subsec. (c)(4)(E).
Subsec. (c)(5) to (8).
Subsec. (d).
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2015 Amendment
Amendment by
§7425. Authorized services and activities
(a) General requirements
Each local educational agency that receives a grant under this subpart shall use the grant funds, in a manner consistent with the purpose specified in
(1) are designed to carry out the comprehensive program of the local educational agency for Indian students, and described in the application of the local educational agency submitted to the Secretary under
(2) are designed to be responsive to the language and cultural needs of the Indian students; and
(3) supplement and enrich the regular school program of such agency.
(b) Particular activities
The services and activities referred to in subsection (a) may include—
(1) activities that support Native American language programs and Native American language restoration programs, which may be taught by traditional leaders;
(2) culturally related activities that support the program described in the application submitted by the local educational agency;
(3) early childhood and family programs that emphasize school readiness;
(4) enrichment programs that focus on problem solving and cognitive skills development and directly support the attainment of challenging State academic standards;
(5) integrated educational services in combination with other programs that meet the needs of Indian children and their families, including programs that promote parental involvement in school activities and increase student achievement;
(6) career preparation activities to enable Indian students to participate in programs such as the programs supported by the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (
(7) activities to educate individuals so as to prevent violence, suicide, and substance abuse;
(8) the acquisition of equipment, but only if the acquisition of the equipment is essential to achieve the purpose described in
(9) activities that promote the incorporation of culturally responsive teaching and learning strategies into the educational program of the local educational agency;
(10) family literacy services;
(11) activities that recognize and support the unique cultural and educational needs of Indian children, and incorporate appropriately qualified tribal elders and seniors;
(12) dropout prevention strategies for Indian students; and
(13) strategies to meet the educational needs of at-risk Indian students in correctional facilities, including such strategies that support Indian students who are transitioning from such facilities to schools served by local educational agencies.
(c) Schoolwide programs
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a local educational agency may use funds made available to such agency under this subpart to support a schoolwide program under
(1) the committee established pursuant to
(2) the schoolwide program is consistent with the purpose described in
(3) the local educational agency identifies in its application how the use of such funds in a schoolwide program will produce benefits to Indian students that would not be achieved if the funds were not used in a schoolwide program.
(d) Limitation on administrative costs
Not more than 5 percent of the funds provided to a grantee under this subpart for any fiscal year may be used for administrative purposes.
(e) Limitation on the use of funds
Funds provided to a grantee under this subpart may not be used for long-distance travel expenses for training activities that are available locally or regionally.
(
Editorial Notes
References in Text
The Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006, referred to in subsec. (b)(6), is
Prior Provisions
A prior section 7425,
Amendments
2018—Subsec. (b)(6).
2015—Subsec. (a).
Subsec. (a)(1).
Subsec. (a)(2).
Subsec. (b).
Subsec. (c)(1).
Subsec. (c)(2).
Subsec. (c)(3).
Subsec. (e).
2006—Subsec. (b)(5).
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2018 Amendment
Amendment by
Effective Date of 2015 Amendment
Amendment by
§7426. Integration of services authorized
(a) Plan
An entity receiving funds under this subpart may submit a plan to the Secretary for the integration of education and related services provided to Indian students.
(b) Consolidation of programs
Upon the receipt of an acceptable plan under subsection (a), the Secretary, in cooperation with each Federal agency providing grants for the provision of education and related services to the entity, shall authorize the entity to consolidate, in accordance with such plan, the federally funded education and related services programs of the entity and the Federal programs, or portions of the programs, serving Indian students in a manner that integrates the program services involved into a single, coordinated, comprehensive program and reduces administrative costs by consolidating administrative functions.
(c) Programs affected
The funds that may be consolidated in a demonstration project under any such plan referred to in subsection (a) shall include funds for any Federal program exclusively serving Indian children, or the funds reserved under any Federal program to exclusively serve Indian children, under which the entity is eligible for receipt of funds under a statutory or administrative formula for the purposes of providing education and related services that would be used to serve Indian students.
(d) Plan requirements
For a plan to be acceptable pursuant to subsection (b), the plan shall—
(1) identify the programs or funding sources to be consolidated;
(2) be consistent with the objectives of this section concerning authorizing the services to be integrated in a demonstration project;
(3) describe a comprehensive strategy that identifies the full range of potential educational opportunities and related services to be provided to assist Indian students to achieve the objectives set forth in this subpart;
(4) describe the way in which services are to be integrated and delivered and the results expected from the plan;
(5) identify the projected expenditures under the plan in a single budget;
(6) identify the State, tribal, or local agency or agencies to be involved in the delivery of the services integrated under the plan;
(7) identify any statutory provisions, regulations, policies, or procedures that the entity believes need to be waived in order to implement the plan;
(8) set forth measures for academic content and student academic achievement goals designed to be met within a specific period of time; and
(9) be approved by a committee formed in accordance with
(e) Plan review
Upon receipt of the plan from an eligible entity, the Secretary shall consult with the Secretary of each Federal department providing funds to be used to implement the plan, and with the entity submitting the plan. The parties so consulting shall identify any waivers of statutory requirements or of Federal departmental regulations, policies, or procedures necessary to enable the entity to implement the plan. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of the affected department shall have the authority to waive any regulation, policy, or procedure promulgated by that department that has been so identified by the entity or department, unless the Secretary of the affected department determines that such a waiver is inconsistent with the objectives of this subpart or those provisions of the statute from which the program involved derives authority that are specifically applicable to Indian students.
(f) Plan approval
Within 90 days after the receipt of an entity's plan by the Secretary, the Secretary shall inform the entity, in writing, of the Secretary's approval or disapproval of the plan. If the plan is disapproved, the entity shall be informed, in writing, of the reasons for the disapproval and shall be given an opportunity to amend the plan or to petition the Secretary to reconsider such disapproval.
(g) Responsibilities of Department of Education
Not later than 180 days after December 10, 2015, the Secretary of Education, the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the head of any other Federal department or agency identified by the Secretary of Education, shall enter into an interdepartmental memorandum of agreement providing for the implementation and coordination of the demonstration projects authorized under this section. The lead agency head for a demonstration project under this section shall be—
(1) the Secretary of the Interior, in the case of an entity meeting the definition of a contract or grant school under title XI of the Education Amendments of 1978 [
(2) the Secretary of Education, in the case of any other entity.
(h) Responsibilities of lead agency
The responsibilities of the lead agency shall include—
(1) the use of a single report format related to the plan for the individual project, which shall be used by an eligible entity to report on the activities undertaken under the project;
(2) the use of a single report format related to the projected expenditures for the individual project which shall be used by an eligible entity to report on all project expenditures;
(3) the development of a single system of Federal oversight for the project, which shall be implemented by the lead agency; and
(4) the provision of technical assistance to an eligible entity appropriate to the project, except that an eligible entity shall have the authority to accept or reject the plan for providing such technical assistance and the technical assistance provider.
(i) Report requirements
A single report format shall be developed by the Secretary, consistent with the requirements of this section. Such report format shall require that reports described in subsection (h), together with records maintained on the consolidated program at the local level, shall contain such information as will allow a determination that the eligible entity has complied with the requirements incorporated in its approved plan, including making a demonstration of student academic achievement, and will provide assurances to each Secretary that the eligible entity has complied with all directly applicable statutory requirements and with those directly applicable regulatory requirements that have not been waived.
(j) No reduction in amounts
In no case shall the amount of Federal funds available to an eligible entity involved in any demonstration project be reduced as a result of the enactment of this section.
(k) Interagency fund transfers authorized
The Secretary is authorized to take such action as may be necessary to provide for an interagency transfer of funds otherwise available to an eligible entity in order to further the objectives of this section.
(l) Administration of funds
(1) In general
Program funds for the consolidated programs shall be administered in such a manner as to allow for a determination that funds from a specific program are spent on allowable activities authorized under such program, except that the eligible entity shall determine the proportion of the funds granted that shall be allocated to such program.
(2) Separate records not required
Nothing in this section shall be construed as requiring the eligible entity to maintain separate records tracing any services or activities conducted under the approved plan to the individual programs under which funds were authorized for the services or activities, nor shall the eligible entity be required to allocate expenditures among such individual programs.
(m) Overage
The eligible entity may commingle all administrative funds from the consolidated programs and shall be entitled to the full amount of such funds (under each program's or agency's regulations). The overage (defined as the difference between the amount of the commingled funds and the actual administrative cost of the programs) shall be considered to be properly spent for Federal audit purposes, if the overage is used for the purposes provided for under this section.
(n) Fiscal accountability
Nothing in this part shall be construed so as to interfere with the ability of the Secretary or the lead agency to fulfill the responsibilities for the safeguarding of Federal funds pursuant to
(o) Report on statutory obstacles to program integration
(1) Preliminary report
Not later than 2 years after December 10, 2015, the Secretary of Education shall submit a preliminary report to the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions and the Committee on Indian Affairs of the Senate on the status of the implementation of the demonstration projects authorized under this section.
(2) Final report
Not later than 5 years after December 10, 2015, the Secretary of Education shall submit a report to the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions and the Committee on Indian Affairs of the Senate on the results of the implementation of the demonstration projects authorized under this section.
(p) Definitions
For the purposes of this section, the term "Secretary" means—
(1) the Secretary of the Interior, in the case of an entity meeting the definition of a contract or grant school under title XI of the Education Amendments of 1978 [
(2) the Secretary of Education, in the case of any other entity.
(
Editorial Notes
References in Text
The Education Amendments of 1978, referred to in subsecs. (g)(1) and (p)(1), is
Prior Provisions
A prior section 7426,
Amendments
2015—Subsec. (d)(9).
Subsec. (g).
Subsec. (o)(1).
Subsec. (o)(2).
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Change of Name
Committee on Resources of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Natural Resources of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 6, One Hundred Tenth Congress, Jan. 5, 2007.
Effective Date of 2015 Amendment
Amendment by
§7427. Student eligibility forms
(a) In general
The Secretary shall require that, as part of an application for a grant under this subpart, each applicant shall maintain a file, with respect to each Indian child for whom the local educational agency provides a free public education, that contains a form that sets forth information establishing the status of the child as an Indian child eligible for assistance under this subpart, and that otherwise meets the requirements of subsection (b). All individual data collected shall be protected by the local educational agencies and only aggregated data shall be reported to the Secretary.
(b) Forms
The form described in subsection (a) shall include—
(1) either—
(A)(i) the name of the tribe or band of Indians (as defined in
(ii) the enrollment number establishing the membership of the child (if readily available); and
(iii) the name and address of the organization that maintains updated and accurate membership data for such tribe or band of Indians; or
(B) the name, the enrollment number (if readily available), and the name and address of the organization responsible for maintaining updated and accurate membership data, of any parent or grandparent of the child from whom the child claims eligibility under this subpart, if the child is not a member of the tribe or band of Indians (as so defined);
(2) a statement of whether the tribe or band of Indians (as so defined), with respect to which the child, or parent or grandparent of the child, claims membership, is federally recognized;
(3) the name and address of the parent or legal guardian of the child;
(4) a signature of the parent or legal guardian of the child that verifies the accuracy of the information supplied; and
(5) any other information that the Secretary considers necessary to provide an accurate program profile.
(c) Statutory construction
Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect a definition contained in
(d) Documentation and types of proof
(1) Types of proof
For purposes of determining whether a child is eligible to be counted for the purpose of computing the amount of a grant award under
(2) No new or duplicative determinations
Once a child is determined to be an Indian eligible to be counted for such grant award, the local educational agency shall maintain a record of such determination and shall not require a new or duplicate determination to be made for such child for a subsequent application for a grant under this subpart.
(3) Previously filed forms
An Indian student eligibility form that was on file as required by this section on the day before December 10, 2015, and that met the requirements of this section, as this section was in effect on the day before December 10, 2015, shall remain valid for such Indian student.
(e) Monitoring and evaluation review
(1) In general
(A) Review
For each fiscal year, in order to provide such information as is necessary to carry out the responsibility of the Secretary to provide technical assistance under this subpart, the Secretary shall conduct a monitoring and evaluation review of a sampling of the recipients of grants under this subpart. The sampling conducted under this subparagraph shall take into account the size of and the geographic location of each local educational agency.
(B) Exception
A local educational agency may not be held liable to the United States or be subject to any penalty, by reason of the findings of an audit that relates to the date of completion, or the date of submission, of any forms used to establish, before April 28, 1988, the eligibility of a child for an entitlement under the Indian Elementary and Secondary School Assistance Act.
(2) False information
Any local educational agency that provides false information in an application for a grant under this subpart shall—
(A) be ineligible to apply for any other grant under this subpart; and
(B) be liable to the United States for any funds from the grant that have not been expended.
(3) Excluded children
A student who provides false information for the form required under subsection (a) shall not be counted for the purpose of computing the amount of a grant under
(f) Tribal grant and contract schools
Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, in calculating the amount of a grant under this subpart to a tribal school that receives a grant or contract from the Bureau of Indian Education, the Secretary shall use only one of the following, as selected by the school:
(1) A count of the number of students in the schools certified by the Bureau.
(2) A count of the number of students for whom the school has eligibility forms that comply with this section.
(g) Timing of child counts
For purposes of determining the number of children to be counted in calculating the amount of a local educational agency's grant under this subpart (other than in the case described in subsection (f)(1)), the local educational agency shall—
(1) establish a date on, or a period not longer than 31 consecutive days during, which the agency counts those children, if that date or period occurs before the deadline established by the Secretary for submitting an application under
(2) determine that each such child was enrolled, and receiving a free public education, in a school of the agency on that date or during that period, as the case may be.
(
Editorial Notes
References in Text
The Indian Elementary and Secondary School Assistance Act, referred to in subsec. (e)(1)(B), is title III of act Sept. 30, 1950, ch. 1124, as added by
Prior Provisions
A prior section 7427,
Amendments
2015—Subsec. (a).
Subsec. (b)(1)(A)(i).
Subsec. (c).
Subsec. (d).
Subsec. (e).
Subsec. (f).
Subsec. (f)(3).
Subsec. (g).
Subsec. (h).
Subsec. (h)(1).
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2015 Amendment
Amendment by
§7428. Payments
(a) In general
Subject to subsections (b) and (c), the Secretary shall pay to each local educational agency that submits an application that is approved by the Secretary under this subpart the amount determined under
(b) Payments taken into account by the State
The Secretary may not make a grant under this subpart to a local educational agency for a fiscal year if, for such fiscal year, the State in which the local educational agency is located takes into consideration payments made under this chapter 1 in determining the eligibility of the local educational agency for State aid, or the amount of the State aid, with respect to the free public education of children during such fiscal year or the preceding fiscal year.
(c) Reduction of payment for failure to maintain fiscal effort
Each local educational agency shall maintain fiscal effort in accordance with
(d) Reallocations
The Secretary may reallocate, in a manner that the Secretary determines will best carry out the purpose of this subpart, any amounts that—
(1) based on estimates made by local educational agencies or other information, the Secretary determines will not be needed by such agencies to carry out approved programs under this subpart; or
(2) otherwise become available for reallocation under this subpart.
(
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
A prior section 7428,
Amendments
2015—Subsec. (a).
Subsec. (c).
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2015 Amendment
Amendment by
1 So in original. Probably should be "this subpart".
§7429. State educational agency review
Before submitting an application to the Secretary under
(
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
A prior section 7429,
Prior sections 7430 to 7434 were omitted in the general amendment of former subchapter VII of this chapter by
Section 7430,
Section 7431,
Section 7432,
Section 7433,
Section 7434,
Amendments
2015—
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2015 Amendment
Amendment by
subpart 2—special programs and projects to improve educational opportunities for indian children
§7441. Improvement of educational opportunities for Indian children and youth
(a) Purpose
(1) In general
It is the purpose of this section to support projects to develop, test, and demonstrate the effectiveness of services and programs to improve educational opportunities and achievement of Indian children and youth.
(2) Coordination
The Secretary shall take the necessary actions to achieve the coordination of activities assisted under this subpart with—
(A) other programs funded under this chapter; and
(B) other Federal programs operated for the benefit of Indian children and youth.
(b) Eligible entities
In this section, the term "eligible entity" means a State educational agency, local educational agency, Indian tribe, Indian organization, federally supported elementary school or secondary school for Indian students, a Tribal College or University (as defined in
(c) Grants authorized
The Secretary shall award grants to eligible entities to enable such entities to carry out activities that meet the purpose of this section, including—
(1) innovative programs related to the educational needs of educationally disadvantaged Indian children and youth;
(2) educational services that are not available to such children and youth in sufficient quantity or quality, including remedial instruction, to raise the achievement of Indian children in one or more of the subjects of English, mathematics, science, foreign languages, art, history, and geography;
(3) bilingual and bicultural programs and projects;
(4) special health and nutrition services, and other related activities, that address the special health, social, and psychological problems of Indian children and youth;
(5) special compensatory and other programs and projects designed to assist and encourage Indian children and youth to enter, remain in, or reenter school, and to increase the rate of high school graduation for Indian children and youth;
(6) comprehensive guidance, counseling, and testing services;
(7) early childhood education programs that are effective in preparing young children to make sufficient academic growth by the end of grade 3, including kindergarten and pre-kindergarten programs, family-based preschool programs that emphasize school readiness, screening and referral, and the provision of services to Indian children and youth with disabilities;
(8) partnership projects between local educational agencies and institutions of higher education that allow secondary school students to enroll in courses at the postsecondary level to aid such students in the transition from secondary to postsecondary education;
(9) partnership projects between schools and local businesses for career preparation programs designed to provide Indian youth with the knowledge and skills such youth need to make an effective transition from school to a high-skill career;
(10) programs designed to encourage and assist Indian students to work toward, and gain entrance into, institutions of higher education;
(11) family literacy services;
(12) activities that recognize and support the unique cultural and educational needs of Indian children and youth, and incorporate traditional leaders;
(13) high-quality professional development of teaching professionals and paraprofessionals; or
(14) other services that meet the purpose described in this section.
(d) Grant requirements and applications
(1) Grant requirements
(A) In general
The Secretary may make multiyear grants under subsection (c) for the planning, development, pilot operation, or demonstration of any activity described in subsection (c) for a period not to exceed 5 years.
(B) Priority
In making multiyear grants described in this paragraph, the Secretary shall give priority to entities submitting applications that present a plan for combining two or more of the activities described in subsection (c) over a period of more than 1 year.
(C) Progress
The Secretary shall award grants for an initial period of not more than 3 years and may renew such grants for not more than an additional 2 years if the Secretary determines that the eligible entity has made substantial progress in carrying out the activities assisted under the grant in accordance with the application submitted under paragraph (3) and any subsequent modifications to such application.
(2) Dissemination grants
(A) In general
In addition to awarding the multiyear grants described in paragraph (1), the Secretary may award grants under subsection (c) to eligible entities for the dissemination of exemplary materials or programs assisted under this section.
(B) Determination
The Secretary may award a dissemination grant described in this paragraph if, prior to awarding the grant, the Secretary determines that the material or program to be disseminated—
(i) has been adequately reviewed;
(ii) has demonstrated educational merit; and
(iii) can be replicated.
(3) Application
(A) In general
Any eligible entity that desires to receive a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time and in such manner as the Secretary may reasonably require.
(B) Contents
Each application submitted to the Secretary under subparagraph (A), other than an application for a dissemination grant under paragraph (2), shall contain—
(i) a description of how parents and family of Indian children and representatives of Indian tribes have been, and will be, involved in developing and implementing the activities for which assistance is sought;
(ii) assurances that the applicant will participate, at the request of the Secretary, in any national evaluation of activities assisted under this section;
(iii) information demonstrating that the proposed program is an evidence-based program, where applicable, which may include a program that has been modified to be culturally appropriate for students who will be served;
(iv) a description of how the applicant will incorporate the proposed activities into the ongoing school program involved once the grant period is over; and
(v) such other assurances and information as the Secretary may reasonably require.
(e) Administrative costs
Not more than 5 percent of the funds provided to a grantee under this subpart for any fiscal year may be used for administrative purposes.
(
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
A prior section 6121 of
Amendments
2015—
Subsec. (a)(1).
Subsec. (a)(2)(B).
Subsec. (b).
Subsec. (c).
Subsec. (d)(1)(C).
Subsec. (d)(3)(B)(i).
Subsec. (d)(3)(B)(iii).
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2015 Amendment
Amendment by
§7442. Professional development for teachers and education professionals
(a) Purposes
The purposes of this section are—
(1) to increase the number of qualified Indian teachers and administrators serving Indian students;
(2) to provide pre- and in-service training and support to qualified Indian individuals to enable such individuals to become effective teachers, principals, other school leaders, administrators, paraprofessionals, counselors, social workers, and specialized instructional support personnel;
(3) to improve the skills of qualified Indian individuals who serve in the capacities described in paragraph (2); and
(4) to develop and implement initiatives to promote retention of effective teachers, principals, and school leaders who have a record of success in helping low-achieving Indian students improve their academic achievement, outcomes, and preparation for postsecondary education or employment.
(b) Eligible entities
For the purpose of this section, the term "eligible entity" means—
(1) an institution of higher education, including a Tribal College or University, as defined in
(2) a State educational agency or local educational agency, in consortium with an institution of higher education;
(3) an Indian tribe or organization, in consortium with an institution of higher education; and
(4) a Bureau-funded school (as defined in section 2026 1 of title 25) in a consortium with at least one Tribal College or University, as defined in
(c) Program authorized
The Secretary is authorized to award grants to eligible entities having applications approved under this section to enable those entities to carry out the activities described in subsection (d).
(d) Authorized activities
(1) In general
Grant funds under this section shall be used for activities to provide support and training for Indian individuals in a manner consistent with the purpose of this section. Such activities may include—
(A) continuing education programs, symposia, workshops, and conferences;
(B) teacher mentoring programs, professional guidance, and instructional support provided by educators, local traditional leaders, or cultural experts, as appropriate for teachers during their first 3 years of employment as teachers;
(C) direct financial support; and
(D) programs designed to train traditional leaders and cultural experts to assist those personnel referenced in subsection (a)(2), as appropriate, with relevant Native language and cultural mentoring, guidance, and support.
(2) Special rules
(A) Type of training
For education personnel, the training received pursuant to a grant under this section may be inservice or preservice training.
(B) Program
For individuals who are being trained to enter any field other than teaching, the training received pursuant to a grant under this section shall be in a program that results in a graduate degree.
(e) Application
Each eligible entity desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time and in such manner as the Secretary may reasonably require. At a minimum, an application under this section shall describe how the eligible entity will—
(1) recruit qualified Indian individuals, such as students who may not be of traditional college age, to become teachers, principals, or school leaders;
(2) use funds made available under the grant to support the recruitment, preparation, and professional development of Indian teachers or principals in local educational agencies that serve a high proportion of Indian students; and
(3) assist participants in meeting the requirements under subsection (h).
(f) Special rule
In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary—
(1) may give priority to Tribal Colleges and Universities;
(2) shall consider the prior performance of the eligible entity; and
(3) may not limit eligibility to receive a grant under this section on the basis of the length of any period for which the eligible entity has received a grant.
(g) Grant period
The Secretary shall award grants under this section for an initial period of not more than 3 years, and may renew such grants for an additional period of not more than 2 years if the Secretary finds that the grantee is achieving the objectives of the grant.
(h) Service obligation
(1) In general
The Secretary shall require, by regulation, that an individual who receives training pursuant to a grant made under this section—
(A) perform work—
(i) related to the training received under this section; and
(ii) that benefits Indian students in a local educational agency that serves a high proportion of Indian students; or
(B) repay all or a prorated part of the assistance received.
(2) Reporting
The Secretary shall establish, by regulation, a reporting procedure under which a grant recipient under this section shall, not later than 12 months after the date of completion of the training, and periodically thereafter, provide information concerning compliance with the work requirement under paragraph (1).
(
Editorial Notes
References in Text
Prior Provisions
A prior section 6122 of
Amendments
2015—Subsec. (a)(1).
Subsec. (a)(2).
Subsec. (a)(4).
Subsec. (b)(1).
Subsec. (b)(4).
Subsec. (d)(1).
Subsec. (e).
Subsec. (f).
"(A) the number of previous grants the Secretary has awarded such entity; or
"(B) the length of any period during which such entity received such grants."
Subsec. (g).
Subsec. (h)(1)(A)(ii).
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2015 Amendment
Amendment by
1 See References in Text note below.
subpart 3—national activities
§7451. National research activities
(a) Authorized activities
The Secretary may use funds made available to carry out this subpart for each fiscal year to—
(1) conduct research related to effective approaches for the education of Indian children and adults;
(2) evaluate federally assisted education programs from which Indian children and adults may benefit;
(3) collect and analyze data on the educational status and needs of Indians; and
(4) carry out other activities that are consistent with the purpose of this part.
(b) Eligibility
The Secretary may carry out any of the activities described in subsection (a) directly or through grants to, or contracts or cooperative agreements with, Indian tribes, Indian organizations, State educational agencies, local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, including Indian institutions of higher education, and other public and private agencies and institutions.
(c) Coordination
Research activities supported under this section—
(1) shall be carried out in consultation with the Institute of Education Sciences to ensure that such activities are coordinated with and enhance the research and development activities supported by the Institute; and
(2) may include collaborative research activities that are jointly funded and carried out by the Office of Indian Education Programs, the Bureau of Indian Education, and the Institute of Education Sciences.
(
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
A prior section 7451,
A prior section 6131 of
Amendments
2015—Subsec. (a).
Subsec. (c)(2).
2002—Subsec. (c)(1).
Subsec. (c)(2).
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2015 Amendment
Amendment by
§7452. Grants to tribes for education administrative planning, development, and coordination
(a) In general
The Secretary may award grants under this section to eligible applicants to enable the eligible applicants to—
(1) promote tribal self-determination in education;
(2) improve the academic achievement of Indian children and youth; and
(3) promote the coordination and collaboration of tribal educational agencies with State educational agencies and local educational agencies to meet the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of Indian students.
(b) Definitions
In this section:
(1) Eligible applicant
In this section, the term "eligible applicant" means—
(A) an Indian tribe or tribal organization approved by an Indian tribe; or
(B) a tribal educational agency.
(2) Indian tribe
The term "Indian tribe" means a federally recognized tribe or a State-recognized tribe.
(3) Tribal educational agency
The term "tribal educational agency" means the agency, department, or instrumentality of an Indian tribe that is primarily responsible for supporting tribal students' elementary and secondary education.
(c) Grant program
The Secretary may award grants to—
(1) eligible applicants described under subsection (b)(1)(A) to plan and develop a tribal educational agency, if the tribe or organization has no current tribal educational agency, for a period of not more than 1 year; and
(2) eligible applicants described under subsection (b)(1)(B), for a period of not more than 3 years, in order to—
(A) directly administer education programs, including formula grant programs under this chapter, consistent with State law and under a written agreement between the parties;
(B) build capacity to administer and coordinate such education programs, and to improve the relationship and coordination between such applicants and the State educational agencies and local educational agencies that educate students from the tribe;
(C) receive training and support from the State educational agency and local educational agency, in areas such as data collection and analysis, grants management and monitoring, fiscal accountability, and other areas as needed;
(D) train and support the State educational agency and local educational agency in areas related to tribal history, language, or culture;
(E) build on existing activities or resources rather than replacing other funds; and
(F) carry out other activities, consistent with the purposes of this section.
(d) Grant application
(1) In general
Each eligible applicant desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time and in such manner as the Secretary may reasonably prescribe.
(2) Contents
Each application described in paragraph (1) shall contain—
(A) a statement describing the activities to be conducted, and the objectives to be achieved, under the grant;
(B) a description of the method to be used for evaluating the effectiveness of the activities for which assistance is sought and for determining whether such objectives are achieved; and
(C) for applications for activities under subsection (c)(2), evidence of—
(i) a preliminary agreement with the appropriate State educational agency, 1 or more local educational agencies, or both the State educational agency and a local educational agency; and
(ii) existing capacity as a tribal educational agency.
(3) Approval
The Secretary may approve an application submitted by an eligible applicant under this subsection if the application, including any documentation submitted with the application—
(A) demonstrates that the eligible applicant has consulted with other education entities, if any, within the territorial jurisdiction of the applicant that will be affected by the activities to be conducted under the grant;
(B) provides for consultation with such other education entities in the operation and evaluation of the activities conducted under the grant; and
(C) demonstrates that there will be adequate resources provided under this section or from other sources to complete the activities for which assistance is sought.
(e) Restrictions
(1) In general
An Indian tribe may not receive funds under this section if the tribe receives funds under section 1140 of the Education Amendments of 1978 (
(2) Direct services
No funds under this section may be used to provide direct services.
(f) Supplement, not supplant
Funds under this section shall be used to supplement, and not supplant, other Federal, State, and local programs that meet the needs of tribal students.
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Editorial Notes
Codification
Section was classified to
Prior Provisions
A prior section 7452,
Another prior section 7452,
A prior section 6132 of
Amendments
2015—
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2015 Amendment
Amendment by
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§7453. Native American and Alaska Native language immersion schools and programs
(a) Purposes
The purposes of this section are—
(1) to establish a grant program to support schools that use Native American and Alaska Native languages as the primary language of instruction;
(2) to maintain, protect, and promote the rights and freedom of Native Americans and Alaska Natives to use, practice, maintain, and revitalize their languages, as envisioned in the Native American Languages Act (
(3) to support the Nation's First Peoples' efforts to maintain and revitalize their languages and cultures, and to improve educational opportunities and student outcomes within Native American and Alaska Native communities.
(b) Program authorized
(1) In general
From funds reserved under
(2) Eligible entities
In this subsection, the term "eligible entity" means any of the following entities that has a plan to develop and maintain, or to improve and expand, programs that support the entity's use of a Native American or Alaska Native language as the primary language of instruction in elementary schools or secondary schools, or both:
(A) An Indian tribe.
(B) A Tribal College or University (as defined in
(C) A tribal education agency.
(D) A local educational agency, including a public charter school that is a local educational agency under State law.
(E) A school operated by the Bureau of Indian Education.
(F) An Alaska Native Regional Corporation (as described in
(G) A private, tribal, or Alaska Native nonprofit organization.
(H) A nontribal for-profit organization.
(c) Application
(1) In general
An eligible entity that desires to receive a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time and in such manner as the Secretary may require, including the following:
(A) The name of the Native American or Alaska Native language to be used for instruction at the school supported by the eligible entity.
(B) The number of students attending such school.
(C) The number of hours of instruction in or through 1 or more Native American or Alaska Native languages being provided to targeted students at such school, if any.
(D) A description of how the eligible entity will—
(i) use the funds provided to meet the purposes of this section;
(ii) implement the activities described in subsection (e);
(iii) ensure the implementation of rigorous academic content; and
(iv) ensure that students progress toward high-level fluency goals.
(E) Information regarding the school's organizational governance or affiliations, including information about—
(i) the school governing entity (such as a local educational agency, tribal education agency or department, charter organization, private organization, or other governing entity);
(ii) the school's accreditation status;
(iii) any partnerships with institutions of higher education; and
(iv) any indigenous language schooling and research cooperatives.
(F) An assurance that—
(i) the school is engaged in meeting State or tribally designated long-term goals for students, as may be required by applicable Federal, State, or tribal law;
(ii) the school provides assessments of students using the Native American or Alaska Native language of instruction, where possible;
(iii) the qualifications of all instructional and leadership personnel at such school is sufficient to deliver high-quality education through the Native American or Alaska Native language used in the school; and
(iv) the school will collect and report to the public data relative to student achievement and, if appropriate, rates of high school graduation, career readiness, and enrollment in postsecondary education or workforce development programs, of students who are enrolled in the school's programs.
(2) Limitation
The Secretary shall not give a priority in awarding grants under this section based on the information described in paragraph (1)(E).
(3) Submission of certification
(A) In general
An eligible entity that is a public elementary school or secondary school (including a public charter school or a school operated by the Bureau of Indian Education) or a nontribal for-profit or nonprofit organization shall submit, along with the application requirements described in paragraph (1), a certification described in subparagraph (B) indicating that—
(i) the school or organization has the capacity to provide education primarily through a Native American or an Alaska Native language; and
(ii) there are sufficient speakers of the target language at the school or available to be hired by the school or organization.
(B) Certification
The certification described in subparagraph (A) shall be from one of the following entities, on whose land the school or program is located, that is an entity served by such school, or that is an entity whose members (as defined by that entity) are served by the school:
(i) A Tribal College or University (as defined in
(ii) A Federally recognized Indian tribe or tribal organization.
(iii) An Alaska Native Regional Corporation or an Alaska Native nonprofit organization.
(iv) A Native Hawaiian organization.
(d) Awarding of grants
In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall—
(1) determine the amount of each grant and the duration of each grant, which shall not exceed 3 years; and
(2) ensure, to the maximum extent feasible, that diversity in languages is represented.
(e) Activities authorized
(1) Required activities
An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use such funds to carry out the following activities:
(A) Supporting Native American or Alaska Native language education and development.
(B) Providing professional development for teachers and, as appropriate, staff and administrators to strengthen the overall language and academic goals of the school that will be served by the grant program.
(2) Allowable activities
An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section may use such funds to carry out the following activities:
(A) Developing or refining curriculum, including teaching materials and activities, as appropriate.
(B) Creating or refining assessments written in the Native American or Alaska Native language of instruction that measure student proficiency and that are aligned with State or tribal academic standards.
(C) Carrying out other activities that promote the maintenance and revitalization of the Native American or Alaska Native language relevant to the grant program.
(f) Report to Secretary
Each eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall prepare and submit an annual report to the Secretary, which shall include—
(1) the activities the entity carried out to meet the purposes of this section; and
(2) the number of children served by the program and the number of instructional hours in the Native American or Alaska Native language.
(g) Administrative costs
Not more than 5 percent of the funds provided to a grantee under this section for any fiscal year may be used for administrative purposes.
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Editorial Notes
References in Text
The Native American Languages Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(2), is title I of
Prior Provisions
A prior section 7453,
Another prior section 7453,
A prior section 6133 of
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
Section effective Dec. 10, 2015, except with respect to certain noncompetitive programs and competitive programs, see section 5 of
§7454. Repealed. Pub. L. 114–95, title VI, §6002(n)(1), Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 2057
Section,
A prior section 7454,
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of Repeal
Repeal effective Dec. 10, 2015, except with respect to certain noncompetitive programs and competitive programs, see section 5 of
§7455. Transferred
Editorial Notes
Codification
Section,
Prior Provisions
A prior section 7455,
§7456. Repealed. Pub. L. 114–95, title VI, §6002(q), Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 2062
Section,
A prior section 7456,
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of Repeal
Repeal effective Dec. 10, 2015, except with respect to certain noncompetitive programs and competitive programs, see section 5 of
§7457. Native American language resource centers
(a) Purpose
The purpose of this Act is to further align the resources provided by the Department of Education with the policies set forth in the Native American Languages Act (
(b) In general
The Secretary of Education is authorized to make a grant to, or enter into a contract with, an eligible entity for the purpose of—
(1) establishing, strengthening, and operating a Native American language resource center; and
(2) staffing the center with individuals with relevant expertise and experience, including staff who speak American Indian and Alaska Native languages and the Native Hawaiian language and have worked in language education in the American Indian and Alaska Native languages and the Native Hawaiian language in a preschool, elementary school, secondary school, adult education, or higher education program.
(c) Authorized activities
The Native American language resource center established under subsection (b) shall carry out activities to—
(1) improve the capacity to teach and learn Native American languages;
(2) further Native American language use and acquisition;
(3) preserve, protect, and promote the rights and freedom of Native Americans to use, practice, and develop Native American languages in furtherance of—
(A) the policies set forth in the Native American Languages Act (
(B) the United States trust responsibility to Native American communities;
(4) address the effects of past discrimination and ongoing inequities experienced by Native American language speakers;
(5) support the revitalization and reclamation of Native American languages; and
(6) support the use of Native American languages as a medium of instruction for a wide variety of age levels, academic content areas, and types of schools, including Native American language medium education.
(d) Additional authorized activities
The Native American language resource center established under subsection (b) may also carry out activities—
(1) to encourage and support the use of Native American languages within educational systems in the same manner as other world languages, including by encouraging State educational agencies, local educational agencies, and institutions of higher education to offer Native American language courses the same full academic credit as courses in other world languages;
(2) to support the development, adoption, and use of educational outcome metrics aligned with the Native American language of instruction, including assessments, qualifications, and processes based on promising practices in Native American language medium education;
(3) to provide assistance to Native American language programs seeking Federal resources;
(4) to encourage and support teacher preparation programs that prepare teachers to teach Native American languages and to use Native American languages as a medium of instruction, including by disseminating promising practices and developing pedagogical programming and through appropriate alternative pathways to teacher certification;
(5) to provide information and resources—
(A) on promising practices in the use and revitalization of Native American languages in Native American communities, including use in educational institutions; and
(B) for the use of technology in school and community-based Native American language programs to support the retention, use, and teaching of Native American languages;
(6) to support the use of distance learning technologies and training for parents, students, teachers, and learning support staff associated with Native American language programs, including—
(A) the compilation and curation of digital libraries and other online resources for Native American languages, except that any materials collected by the center shall only be materials provided by a Native American language program or Native American community;
(B) the development of optional distance learning curricula appropriate for preschool, elementary school, secondary school, adult education, and postsecondary education;
(C) pedagogical training for Native American language teachers; and
(D) other efforts necessary to continue Native American language acquisition through distance learning;
(7) to provide technical assistance for Native American communities and school systems to develop Native American language medium education programs in preschool, elementary school, secondary school, or adult education programs conducted through the medium of Native American languages;
(8) to support Native American language programs and Native American communities in—
(A) accessing international best practices, resources, and research in indigenous language revitalization; and
(B) gathering and sharing technical assistance, promising practices, and experiences;
(9) for the operation of intensive programs, including summer institutes, to train Native American language speakers, to provide professional development, and to improve Native American language instruction through preservice and in-service language training for teachers; and
(10) that otherwise support the Native American language resource center established under subsection (b) to carry out the activities required in subsection (c).
(e) Definitions
In this section:
(1) ESEA definitions
The terms "elementary school", "local educational agency", "secondary school", and "State educational agency" have the meanings given the terms in
(2) Eligible entity
The term "eligible entity" means—
(A) an institution of higher education;
(B) an entity within an institution of higher education with dedicated expertise in Native American language and culture education; or
(C) a consortium that includes 1 or more institutions of higher education or 1 or more entities described in subparagraph (B).
(3) Institution of higher education
The term "institution of higher education" has the meaning given the term in
(4) Native American; Native American language
The terms "Native American" and "Native American language" have the meanings given those terms in section 103 of the Native American Languages Act (
(f) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section, $3,000,000 for each fiscal year.
(
Editorial Notes
References in Text
This Act, referred to in subsec. (a), is
The Native American Languages Act, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (c)(3)(A), is title I of
Codification
Section was enacted as part of the Native American Language Resource Center Act of 2022, and not as part of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 which comprises this chapter.
subpart 4—federal administration
§7471. National Advisory Council on Indian Education
(a) Membership
There is established a National Advisory Council on Indian Education (hereafter in this section referred to as the "Council"), which shall—
(1) consist of 15 Indian members, who shall be appointed by the President from lists of nominees furnished, from time to time, by Indian tribes and organizations; and
(2) represent different geographic areas of the United States.
(b) Duties
The Council shall—
(1) advise the Secretary and the Secretary of the Interior concerning the funding and administration (including the development of regulations and administrative policies and practices) of any program, including any program established under this part—
(A) with respect to which the Secretary has jurisdiction; and
(B)(i) that includes Indian children or adults as participants; or
(ii) that may benefit Indian children or adults;
(2) make recommendations to the Secretary for filling the position of Director of Indian Education whenever a vacancy occurs; and
(3) submit to Congress, not later than June 30 of each year, a report on the activities of the Council, including—
(A) any recommendations that the Council considers appropriate for the improvement of Federal education programs that include Indian children or adults as participants, or that may benefit Indian children or adults; and
(B) recommendations concerning the funding of any program described in subparagraph (A).
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Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
A prior section 7471,
A prior section 6141 of
Amendments
2015—Subsec. (b)(1).
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2015 Amendment
Amendment by
Termination of Advisory Councils
Advisory councils established after Jan. 5, 1973, to terminate not later than the expiration of the 2-year period beginning on the date of their establishment, unless, in the case of a council established by the President or an officer of the Federal Government, such council is renewed by appropriate action prior to the expiration of such 2-year period, or in the case of a council established by the Congress, its duration is otherwise provided by law. See sections 3(2) and 14 of
§7472. Peer review
The Secretary may use a peer review process to review applications submitted to the Secretary under subpart 2 or subpart 3 of this part.
(
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
A prior section 7472,
A prior section 6142 of
§7473. Preference for Indian applicants
In making grants and entering into contracts or cooperative agreements under subpart 2 or subpart 3 of this part, the Secretary shall give a preference to Indian tribes, organizations, and institutions of higher education under any program with respect to which Indian tribes, organizations, and institutions are eligible to apply for grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements.
(
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
A prior section 7473,
A prior section 6143 of
§7474. Minimum grant criteria
The Secretary may not approve an application for a grant, contract, or cooperative agreement under subpart 2 or subpart 3 of this part unless the application is for a grant, contract, or cooperative agreement that is—
(1) of sufficient size, scope, and quality to achieve the purpose or objectives of such grant, contract, or cooperative agreement; and
(2) based on relevant research findings.
(
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
A prior section 7474,
A prior section 6144 of
Prior sections 7475 to 7480 were omitted in the general amendment of former subchapter VII of this chapter by
Section 7475,
Section 7476,
Section 7477,
Section 7478,
Section 7479,
Section 7480,
subpart 5—definitions; authorizations of appropriations
§7491. Definitions
For the purposes of this part:
(1) Adult
The term "adult" means an individual who—
(A) has attained the age of 16 years; or
(B) has attained an age that is greater than the age of compulsory school attendance under an applicable State law.
(2) Free public education
The term "free public education" means education that is—
(A) provided at public expense, under public supervision and direction, and without tuition charge; and
(B) provided as elementary or secondary education in the applicable State or to preschool children.
(3) Indian
The term "Indian" means an individual who is—
(A) a member of an Indian tribe or band, as membership is defined by the tribe or band, including—
(i) any tribe or band terminated since 1940; and
(ii) any tribe or band recognized by the State in which the tribe or band resides;
(B) a descendant, in the first or second degree, of an individual described in subparagraph (A);
(C) considered by the Secretary of the Interior to be an Indian for any purpose;
(D) an Eskimo, Aleut, or other Alaska Native; or
(E) a member of an organized Indian group that received a grant under the Indian Education Act of 1988 as in effect the day preceding October 20, 1994.
(4) Traditional leaders
The term "traditional leaders" has the meaning given the term in
(
Editorial Notes
References in Text
The Indian Education Act of 1988, as in effect the day preceding October 20, 1994, referred to in par. (3)(E), is part C (§§5301–5352) of title V of
Prior Provisions
A prior section 7491,
A prior section 6151 of
Amendments
2015—Par. (4).
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2015 Amendment
Amendment by
§7492. Authorizations of appropriations
(a) Subpart 1
For the purpose of carrying out subpart 1 of this part, there are authorized to be appropriated $100,381,000 for fiscal year 2017, $102,388,620 for fiscal year 2018, $104,436,392 for fiscal year 2019, and $106,525,120 for fiscal year 2020.
(b) Subpart 2
For the purpose of carrying out subpart 2 of this part, there are authorized to be appropriated $17,993,000 for each of fiscal years 2017 through 2020.
(c) Subpart 3
For the purpose of carrying out subpart 3, there are authorized to be appropriated $5,565,000 for each of fiscal years 2017 through 2020.
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Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
A prior section 6152 of
Amendments
2015—Subsec. (a).
Subsec. (b).
Subsec. (c).
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2015 Amendment
Amendment by