<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="XI">TITLE XI—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">INDIAN EDUCATION </heading> <part identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptA" style="-uslm-dtd:part" styleType="traditional"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">Part A—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Assistance to Local Educational Agencies </heading> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptA/s1101" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="traditional"> <heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">amendment to public law 874 </heading> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1101">Sec. 1101. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s240">20 U.S.C. 240 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><subsection class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptA/s1101/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a)<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="ID237FA80DD8C44D4CB6A8C6089C7F411F" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">1</ref> </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text"> <elided style="-uslm-dtd:omitted-text">* * *</elided> </content><footnote id="ID237FA80DD8C44D4CB6A8C6089C7F411F" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">1</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Section 1101(a) of the Education Amendments of 1978 (P.L. 95–561) amended section 3(d)(2)(D) of Public Law 874. .</p></footnote></subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptA/s1101/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b)<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="IDB3AD71AD7F0B49278E6858B95466B4A8" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">2</ref> </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text"> <elided style="-uslm-dtd:omitted-text">* * *</elided> </content><footnote id="IDB3AD71AD7F0B49278E6858B95466B4A8" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">2</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Section 1101(b) of the Education Amendments of 1978 repealed section 5(a)(2) of Public Law 874.</p></footnote> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptA/s1101/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c)<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="IDBB033781C7C24718AE3CD336CF52A72E" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">3</ref> </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text"> <elided style="-uslm-dtd:omitted-text">* * *</elided> </content><footnote id="IDBB033781C7C24718AE3CD336CF52A72E" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">3</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Section 1101(c) of the Education Amendments of 1978 amended section 5(b) of Public Law 874 to add a new paragraph (3).</p></footnote> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptA/s1101/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Within one year of the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in cooperation with the Commissioner, shall propose and promulgate special regulations which will provide that where a local educational agency does not undertake the remedial action required by the Commissioner under section 5(b)(3)(C)(vi) of the Act of September 30, 1950 (Public Law 874, Eighty-first Congress) and the Commissioner determines that an extension of time will not effectively encourage the remedy, the affected tribes may elect to contract with the Bureau under title I of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to provide educational services provided by the local educational agency or elect to have such services provided by a Bureau of Indian Affairs school. Such regulations shall also establish procedures whereby the funding necessary to provide such educational services may be obtained, and establish such procedures as are necessary to insure orderly and expeditious transition in provision of educational services.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptA/s1101/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e)<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="ID4C5890F0552E4287994E516AAC9BD379" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">4</ref> </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text"> <elided style="-uslm-dtd:omitted-text">* * *</elided> </content><footnote id="ID4C5890F0552E4287994E516AAC9BD379" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">4</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Section 1101(e) of the Education Amendments of 1978 amended section 5(c)(2)(A) of Public Law 874 by redesignating divisions (ii) through (vi) as (iii) through (viii) and by adding a new division (ii).</p></footnote> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptA/s1102" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="traditional"> <heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">funding provision </heading> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1102">Sec. 1102. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t25/s13">25 U.S.C. 13 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><subsection class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptA/s1102/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of the Interior shall develop alternative methods for the equitable distribution of any supplement program funds provided, pursuant to an appropriation under the Act of November 2, 1921, commonly referred to as the Snyder Act, for contracting under the Act of April 16, 1934, commonly referred to as the Johnson-O'Malley Act, and shall publish in the Federal Register by March 1, 1979, such alternatives for the purpose of allowing eligible tribes to comment by May 1, 1979. At that time, the Secretary shall conduct a field survey listing all alternative formula.</content></subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptA/s1102/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">By July 1, 1979, the Secretary shall establish and publish the formula in the Federal Register which the majority of such tribes determine, but vote certified to the Secretary, to be most equitable and shall use such formula for purposes of distribution of the funds appropriated pursuant to such Act beginning on or after October 1, 1979. The Secretary shall, in accordance with procedures consistent with that prescribed herein, revise such formula periodically as necessary.</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptA/s1103" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="traditional"> <heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">basic educational support </heading> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1103">Sec. 1103. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t25/s13">25 U.S.C. 13 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><subsection class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptA/s1103/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a)</num><paragraph class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptA/s1103/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">From sums already appropriated under the Act of November 2, 1921 (25 U.S.C. 13) and notwithstanding any other provision of law or any requirement of a grant or agreement relating to the timing of payments for basic support contracts or grants under the Act of April 16, 1934 (25 U.S.C. (452–457), the Secretary of the Interior shall make payments of all funds appropriated under the authority of the Act of November 2, 1921, for fiscal year 1978 (including any fiscal year 1978 funds subsequently obligated in fiscal year 1979 from such appropriation) for basic support contracts or grants to any school that had a deficit in its operating budget for fiscal year 1978 as a consequence of the lack of complete payment from the Department of the Interior for such contract or grant. Such payments shall be made in accordance with any applicable condition of such contracts or grants other than conditions relating to the timing of payments.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptA/s1103/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of the Interior shall make the payments referred to in paragraph (1) not later than thirty days after the date of the enactment of this Act, Saturdays, Sundays, and legal public holidays, as established by section 6103 of title 5, United States Code, shall not be considered as days for purposes of the preceding sentence.</content> </paragraph></subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptA/s1103/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such sums as are needed under such Act of November 2, 1921, are authorized to be appropriated to provide funds for basic educational support through parent committees under such Act of April 16, 1934, to those public schools educating Indian students and whose total sum of Federal, State, and local funds is insufficient to bring the education of the enrolled Indian students to a level equal to the level of education provided non-Indian students in the public schools in which they are enrolled where the absence of such support would result in the closing of schools or the reduction in quality of the education program afforded Indian students attending public schools.</content> </subsection> </section> </part> <part identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB" style="-uslm-dtd:part" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">PART B—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS PROGRAMS </heading> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1120" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1120">SEC. 1120. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t25/s2000">25 U.S.C. 2000</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DECLARATION OF POLICY. </heading> <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Congress declares that the Federal Government has the sole responsibility for the operation and financial support of the Bureau of Indian Affairs funded school system that it has established on or near Indian reservations and Indian trust lands throughout the Nation for Indian children. 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 and for the operation and financial support of the Bureau of Indian Affairs-funded school system to work in full cooperation with tribes toward the goal of ensuring that the programs of the Bureau of Indian Affairs-funded school system are of the highest quality and provide for the basic elementary and secondary educational needs of Indian children, including meeting the unique educational and cultural needs of those children.</content> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1121">SEC. 1121. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t25/s2001">25 U.S.C. 2001</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ACCREDITATION FOR THE BASIC EDUCATION OF INDIAN CHILDREN IN BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS SCHOOLS. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Purpose; Declarations of Purpose.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Purpose.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The purpose of the accreditation required under this section shall be to ensure that Indian students being served by a school funded by the Bureau of Indian Affairs are provided with educational opportunities that equal or exceed those for all other students in the United States.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Declarations of purpose.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Local school boards for schools operated by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, in cooperation and consultation with the appropriate tribal governing bodies and their communities, are encouraged to adopt declarations of purpose for education for their communities, taking into account the implications of such declarations on education in their communities and for their schools. In adopting such declarations of purpose, the school boards shall consider the effect the declarations may have on the motivation of students and faculties.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Accreditation.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Deadline.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 24 months after the date of enactment of the Native American Education Improvement Act of 2001<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="IDF41A25A36EAA4E4587275A72F297D8D7" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">5</ref>, each Bureau-funded school shall, to the extent that necessary funds are provided, be a candidate for accreditation or be accredited—</chapeau><footnote id="IDF41A25A36EAA4E4587275A72F297D8D7" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">5</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Such date of enactment was January 8, 2002.</p></footnote> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/1/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by a tribal accrediting body, if the accreditation standards of the tribal accrediting body have been accepted by formal action of the tribal governing body and such accreditation is acknowledged by a generally recognized State certification or regional accrediting agency;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by a regional accreditation agency;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/1/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by State accreditation standards for the State in which the Bureau-funded school is located; or</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/1/A/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of a Bureau-funded school that is located on a reservation that is located in more than one State, in accordance with the State accreditation standards of one State as selected by the tribal government.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Feasibility study.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 12 months after the date of enactment of the Native American Education Improvement Act of 2001<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="ID96C4773376414B0EAE49089606B7E83E" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">6</ref>, the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Education shall, in consultation with Indian tribes, Indian education organizations, and accrediting agencies, develop and submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the desirability and feasibility of establishing a tribal accreditation agency that would—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/1/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">review and acknowledge the accreditation standards for Bureau-funded schools; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">establish accreditation procedures to facilitate the application, review of the standards and review processes, and recognition of qualified and credible tribal departments of education as accrediting bodies serving tribal schools.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Determination of accreditation to be applied.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The accreditation type applied for each school shall be determined by the tribal governing body, or the school board, if authorized by the tribal governing body.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Assistance to school boards.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary, through contracts and grants, shall provide technical and financial assistance to Bureau-funded schools, to the extent that necessary amounts are made available, to enable such schools to obtain the accreditation required under this subsection, if the school boards request that such assistance, in part or in whole, be provided.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Entities through which assistance may be provided.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may provide such assistance directly or through the Department of Education, an institution of higher education, a private not-for-profit organization or for-profit organization, an educational service agency, or another entity with demonstrated experience in assisting schools in obtaining accreditation.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Application of current standards during accreditation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A Bureau-funded school that is seeking accreditation shall remain subject to the standards issued under section 1121 of the Education Amendments of 1978 and in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the Native American Education Improvement Act of 2001<ref class="footnoteRef" style="-uslm-dtd:dangling-footnote-ref">6</ref> until such time as the school is accredited, except that if any of such standards are in conflict with the standards of the accrediting agency, the standards of such agency shall apply in such case.</content><footnote id="ID96C4773376414B0EAE49089606B7E83E" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">6</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Such date of enactment was January 8, 2002.</p></footnote> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual report on unaccredited schools.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after the end of each school year, the Secretary shall prepare and submit to the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Indian Affairs, and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, a report concerning unaccredited Bureau-funded schools that—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identifies those Bureau-funded schools that fail to be accredited or to be candidates for accreditation within the period provided for in paragraph (1);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">with respect to each Bureau-funded school identified under subparagraph (A), identifies the reasons that each such school is not accredited or a candidate for accreditation, as determined by the appropriate accreditation agency, and a description of any possible way in which to remedy such nonaccreditation; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/5/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">with respect to each Bureau-funded school for which the reported reasons for the lack of accreditation under subparagraph (B) are a result of the school's inadequate basic resources, contains information and funding requests for the full funding needed to provide such schools with accreditation, such funds if provided shall be applied to such unaccredited school under this paragraph.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Opportunity to review and present evidence.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/6/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Prior to including a Bureau-funded school in an annual report required under paragraph (5), the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/6/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensure that the school has exhausted all administrative remedies provided by the accreditation agency; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/6/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide the school with an opportunity to review the data on which such inclusion is based.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/6/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Provision of additional information.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the school board of a school that the Secretary has proposed for inclusion in an annual report under paragraph (5) believes that such inclusion is in error, the school board may provide to the Secretary such information as the board believes is in conflict with the information and conclusions of the Secretary with respect to the determination to include the school in such annual report. The Secretary shall consider such information provided by the school board before making a final determination concerning the inclusion of the school in any such report.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/6/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Publication of accreditation status.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 30 days after making an initial determination to include a school in an annual report under paragraph (5), the Secretary shall make public the final determination on the accreditation status of the school.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">School plan.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/7/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 120 days after the date on which a school is included in an annual report under paragraph (5), the school shall develop a school plan, in consultation with interested parties including parents, school staff, the school board, and other outside experts (if appropriate), that shall be submitted to the Secretary for approval. The school plan shall cover a 3-year period and shall—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/7/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">incorporate strategies that address the specific issues that caused the school to fail to be accredited or fail to be a candidate for accreditation;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/7/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">incorporate policies and practices concerning the school that have the greatest likelihood of ensuring that the school will obtain accreditation during the 3-year period beginning on the date on which the plan is implemented;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/7/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">contain an assurance that the school will reserve the necessary funds, from the funds described in paragraph (3), for each fiscal year for the purpose of obtaining accreditation;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/7/A/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">specify how the funds described in clause (iii) will be used to obtain accreditation;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/7/A/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">establish specific annual, objective goals for measuring continuous and significant progress made by the school in a manner that will ensure the accreditation of the school within the 3-year period described in clause (ii);</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/7/A/vi" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identify how the school will provide written notification about the lack of accreditation to the parents of each student enrolled in such school, in a format and, to the extent practicable, in a language the parents can understand; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/7/A/vii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">specify the responsibilities of the school board and any assistance to be provided by the Secretary under paragraph (3).</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/7/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Implementation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A school shall implement the school plan under subparagraph (A) expeditiously, but in no event later than the beginning of the school year following the school year in which the school was included in the annual report under paragraph (5) so long as the necessary resources have been provided to the school.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/7/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Review of plan.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 45 days after receiving a school plan, the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/7/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">establish a peer-review process to assist with the review of the plan; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/7/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">promptly review the school plan, work with the school as necessary, and approve the school plan if the plan meets the requirements of this paragraph.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Corrective action.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection, the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">corrective action</term>” means any action that—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">substantially and directly responds to—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/A/i/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the failure of a school to achieve accreditation; and</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/A/i/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any underlying staffing, curriculum, or other programmatic problem in the school that contributed to the lack of accreditation; and</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is designed to increase substantially the likelihood that the school will be accredited.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Waiver.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall grant a waiver which shall exempt a school from any or all of the requirements of this paragraph and paragraph (7) (though such school shall be required to comply with the standards contained in part 36 of title 25, Code of Federal Register, as in effect on the date of enactment of the Native American Education Improvement Act of 2001<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="ID66E7FA3AF2324FB98911FB085864DC57" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">7</ref>) if the school—</chapeau><footnote id="ID66E7FA3AF2324FB98911FB085864DC57" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">7</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Such date of enactment was January 8, 2002.</p></footnote> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is identified in the report described in paragraph (5)(C); and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">fails to be accredited for reasons that are beyond the control of the school board, as determined by the Secretary, including, but not limited to—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/B/ii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a significant decline in financial resources;</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/B/ii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the poor condition of facilities, vehicles, or other property; and</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/B/ii/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a natural disaster.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Duties of secretary.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">After providing assistance to a school under paragraph (3), the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">annually review the progress of the school under the applicable school plan to determine whether the school is meeting, or making adequate progress toward achieving the goals described in paragraph (7)(A)(v) with respect to reaccreditation or becoming a candidate for accreditation;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">except as provided in subparagraph (B), continue to provide assistance while implementing the school's plan, and, if determined appropriate by the Secretary, take corrective action with respect to the school if it fails to be accredited at the end of the third full year immediately following the date that the school's plan was first in effect under paragraph (7);</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/C/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide all students enrolled in a school that is eligible for a corrective action determination by the Secretary under clause (ii) with the option to transfer to another public or Bureau-funded school, including a public charter school, that is accredited;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/C/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">promptly notify the parents of children enrolled in a school that is eligible for a corrective action determination by the Secretary under clause (ii) of the option to transfer their child to another public or Bureau-funded school; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/C/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide, or pay for the provision of, transportation for each student described in clause (iii) to the school described in clause (iii) to which the student elects to be transferred to the extent funds are available, as determined by the tribal governing body.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Failure of school plan of bureau-operated school.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to a Bureau-operated school that fails to be accredited at the end of the third full year immediately following the date that the school's plan was first in effect under paragraph (7), the Secretary may take one or more of the following corrective actions:</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/D/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Institute and fully implement actions suggested by the accrediting agency.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/D/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Consult with the tribe involved to determine the causes for the lack of accreditation including potential staffing and administrative changes that are or may be necessary.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/D/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Set aside a certain amount of funds that may only be used by the school to obtain accreditation.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/D/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv)</num><subclause class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/D/iv/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Provide the tribe with a 60-day period during which to determine whether the tribe desires to operate the school as a contract or grant school before meeting the accreditation requirements in section 5207(c) of the Tribally Controlled Schools Act of 1988 at the beginning of the next school year following the determination to take corrective action. If the tribe agrees to operate the school as a contract or grant school, the tribe shall prepare a plan, pursuant to paragraph (7), for approval by the Secretary in accordance with paragraph (7), to achieve accreditation.</content></subclause> <subclause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/D/iv/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the tribe declines to assume control of the school, the Secretary, in consultation with the tribe, may contract with an outside entity, consistent with applicable law, or appoint a receiver or trustee to operate and administer the affairs of the school until the school is accredited. The outside entity, receiver, or trustee shall prepare a plan, pursuant to paragraph (7), for approval by the Secretary in accordance with paragraph (7).</content> </subclause> <subclause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/D/iv/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon accreditation of the school, the Secretary shall allow the tribe to continue to operate the school as a grant or contract school, or if the school is being controlled by an outside entity, provide the tribe with the option to assume operation of the school as a contract school, in accordance with the Indian Self-Determination Act, or as a grant school in accordance with the Tribally Controlled Schools Act of 1988, at the beginning of the school year following the school year in which the school obtains accreditation. If the tribe declines, the Secretary may allow the outside entity, receiver, or trustee to continue the operation of the school or reassume control of the school.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Failure of school plan of contract or grant school.—</heading> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/E/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Corrective action.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to a contract or grant school that fails to be accredited at the end of the third full year immediately following the date that the school's plan was first in effect under paragraph (7), the Secretary may take one or more of the corrective actions described in subparagraph (D)(i) and (D)(ii). The Secretary shall implement such corrective action for at least 1 year prior to taking any action described under clause (ii).</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/E/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Outside entity.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the corrective action described in clause (i) does not result in accreditation of the school, the Secretary, in conjunction with the tribal governing body, may contract with an outside entity to operate the school in order to achieve accreditation of the school within 2 school years. Prior to entering into such a contract, the Secretary shall develop a proposal for such operation which shall include, at a minimum, the following elements:</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/E/ii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The identification of one or more outside entities each of which has demonstrated to the Secretary its ability to develop a satisfactory plan for achieving accreditation and its willingness and availability to undertake such a plan.</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/E/ii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A plan for implementing operation of the school by such an outside entity, including the methodology for oversight and evaluation of the performance of the outside entity by the Secretary and the tribe.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/E/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Proposal amendments.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The tribal governing body shall have 60 days to amend the plan developed pursuant to clause (ii), including identifying another outside entity to operate the school. The Secretary shall reach agreement with the tribal governing body on the proposal and any such amendments to the plan not later than 30 days after the expiration of the 60-day period described in the preceding sentence. After the approval of the proposal and any amendments, the Secretary, with continuing consultation with such tribal governing body, shall implement the proposal.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/E/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Accreditation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon accreditation of the school, the tribe shall have the option to assume the operation and administration of the school as a contract school after complying with the Indian Self-Determination Act, or as a grant school, after complying with the Tribally Controlled Schools Act of 1988, at the beginning of the school year following the year in which the school obtains accreditation.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/E/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Retrocede.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this subparagraph shall limit a tribe's right to retrocede operation of a school to the Secretary pursuant to section 105(e) of the Indian Self-Determination Act (with respect to a contract school) or section 5204(f) of the Tribally Controlled Schools Act of 1988 (with respect to a grant school).</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/E/vi" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">(vi) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consistent.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The provisions of this subparagraph shall be construed to be consistent with the provisions of the Tribally Controlled Schools Act of 1988 and the Indian Self-Determination Act as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the Native American Education Improvement Act of 2001<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="IDF4861BDFD0CC42D9B23BDCBEEFB3CBA1" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">8</ref>, and shall not be construed as expanding the authority of the Secretary under any other law.</content><footnote id="IDF4861BDFD0CC42D9B23BDCBEEFB3CBA1" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">8</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Such date of enactment was January 8, 2002.</p></footnote> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Hearing.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to a school that is operated pursuant to a grant, or a school that is operated under a contract under the Indian Self-Determination Act, prior to implementing any corrective action under this paragraph, the Secretary shall provide notice and an opportunity for a hearing to the affected school pursuant to section 5207 of the Tribally Controlled Schools Act of 1988.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/9" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Statutory construction.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this section shall be construed to alter or otherwise affect the rights, remedies, and procedures afforded to school employees under applicable law (including applicable regulations or court orders) or under the terms of any collective bargaining agreement, memorandum of understanding, or other agreement between such employees and their employers.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/10" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Fiscal control and fund accounting standards.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Bureau shall, either directly or through contract with an Indian organization, establish a consistent system of reporting standards for fiscal control and fund accounting for all contract and grant schools. Such standards shall provide data comparable to those used by Bureau-operated schools.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual Plan.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in subsection (b), the Secretary shall implement the standards in effect under this section on the day before the date of enactment of the Native American Education Improvement Act of 2001<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="ID84B282931E1942D28CC2364184C4C56B" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">9</ref>.</content><footnote id="ID84B282931E1942D28CC2364184C4C56B" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">9</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Such date of enactment was January 8, 2002.</p></footnote> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Plan.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">On an annual basis, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress, all Bureau-funded schools, and the tribal governing bodies of such schools a detailed plan to ensure that all Bureau-funded schools are accredited, or if such schools are in the process of obtaining accreditation that such schools meet the Bureau standards in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the Native American Education Improvement Act of 2001<ref class="footnoteRef" style="-uslm-dtd:dangling-footnote-ref">9</ref> to the extent that such standards do not conflict with the standards of the accrediting agency. Such plan shall include detailed information on the status of each school's educational program in relation to the applicable standards, specific cost estimates for meeting such standards at each school, and specific timelines for bringing each school up to the level required by such standards.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Closure or Consolidation of Schools.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as specifically required by law—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/d/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">no Bureau-funded school or dormitory operated on or after January 1, 1992, may be closed, consolidated, or transferred to another authority; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/d/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">no program of such a school may be substantially curtailed except in accordance with the requirements of this subsection.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exceptions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">This subsection (other than this paragraph) shall not apply—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/d/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in those cases in which the tribal governing body for a school, or the local school board concerned (if designated by the tribal governing body to act under this paragraph), requests the closure, consolidation, or substantial curtailment; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/d/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">if a temporary closure, consolidation, or substantial curtailment is required by facility conditions that constitute an immediate hazard to health and safety.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regulations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall, by regulation, promulgate standards and procedures for the closure, transfer to another authority, consolidation, or substantial curtailment of Bureau schools, in accordance with the requirements of this subsection.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/d/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notice.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/d/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In a case in which closure, transfer to another authority, consolidation, or substantial curtailment of a school is under active consideration or review by any division of the Bureau or the Department of the Interior, the affected tribe, tribal governing body, and designated local school board will be notified immediately in writing, kept fully and currently informed, and afforded an opportunity to comment with respect to such consideration or review.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/d/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Decision to close.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a formal decision is made to close, transfer to another authority, consolidate, or substantially curtail a school, the affected tribe, tribal governing body, and designated school board shall be notified not later than 180 days before the end of the school year preceding the proposed closure date.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/d/4/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Copies.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Copies of any such notices and information shall be—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/d/4/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">submitted promptly to the appropriate committees of Congress; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/d/4/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">published in the Federal Register.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/d/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress, the affected tribe, and the designated school board, a report describing the process of the active consideration or review referred to in paragraph (4) that includes—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/d/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a study of the impact of such action on the student population;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/d/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of those students with particular educational and social needs;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/d/5/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">recommendations to ensure that alternative services are available to such students; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/d/5/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of the consultation conducted between the potential service provider, current service provider, parents, tribal representatives and the tribe or tribes involved, and the Director of the Office of Indian Education Programs within the Bureau regarding such students.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/d/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation on certain actions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No irrevocable action may be taken in furtherance of any such proposed school closure, transfer to another authority, consolidation, or substantial curtailment (including any action which would prejudice the personnel or programs of such school) prior to the end of the first full academic year after such report is made.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/d/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Approval of indian tribes.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall not terminate, close, consolidate, contract, transfer to another authority, or take any other action relating to an elementary school or secondary school (or any program of such a school) of an Indian tribe without the approval of the governing body of any Indian tribe that would be affected by such an action.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Application for Contracts or Grants for Non-Bureau-Funded Schools or Expansion of Bureau-Funded Schools.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Review by secretary.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consideration of factors.—</heading> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/1/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall consider only the factors described in subparagraph (B) in reviewing—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/1/A/i/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">applications from any tribe for the awarding of a contract or grant for a school that is not a Bureau-funded school; and</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/1/A/i/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">applications from any tribe or school board of any Bureau-funded school for—</chapeau> <item identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/1/A/i/II/aa" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a school which is not a Bureau-funded school; or</content> </item> <item identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/1/A/i/II/bb" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the expansion of a Bureau-funded school which would increase the amount of funds received by the Indian tribe or school board under section 1127.</content> </item> </subclause> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">No denial based on geographic proximity.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to applications described in this subparagraph, the Secretary shall give consideration to all factors described in subparagraph (B), but no such application shall be denied based primarily upon the geographic proximity of comparable public education.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Factors.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to applications described in subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall consider the following factors relating to the program and services that are the subject of the application:</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/1/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The adequacy of the facilities or the potential to obtain or provide adequate facilities.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Geographic and demographic factors in the affected areas.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The adequacy of the applicant's program plans or, in the case of a Bureau-funded school, of projected needs analysis done either by the tribe or the Bureau.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/1/B/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Geographic proximity of comparable public education.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/1/B/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The stated needs of all affected parties, including students, families, tribal governments at both the central and local levels, and school organizations.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/1/B/vi" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Adequacy and comparability of programs already available.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/1/B/vii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Consistency of available programs with tribal educational codes or tribal legislation on education.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/1/B/viii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="viii">(viii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The history and success of those services for the proposed population to be served, as determined from all factors, including standardized examination performance.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Determination on application.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date on which an application described in paragraph (1)(A) is submitted to the Secretary, the Secretary shall make a determination of whether to approve the application.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Failure to make determination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary fails to make a determination with respect to an application by the date described in subparagraph (A), the application shall be deemed to have been approved by the Secretary.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements for applications.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding paragraph (2)(B), an application described in paragraph (1)(A) may be approved by the Secretary only if—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/3/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the application has been approved by the tribal governing body of the students served by (or to be served by) the school or program that is the subject of the application; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/3/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">written evidence of such approval is submitted with the application.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Included information.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each application described in paragraph (1)(A) shall include information concerning each of the factors described in paragraph (1)(B).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Denial of applications.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary denies an application described in paragraph (1)(A), the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">state the objections to the application in writing to the applicant not later than 180 days after the date the application is submitted to the Secretary;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide assistance to the applicant to overcome the stated objections;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/4/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide to the applicant a hearing on the record regarding the denial, under the same rules and regulations as apply under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/4/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide to the applicant a notice of the applicant's appeals rights and an opportunity to appeal the decision resulting from the hearing under subparagraph (D).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective date of a subject application.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, an action that is the subject of any application described in paragraph (1)(A) that is approved by the Secretary shall become effective—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/5/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">at the beginning of the academic year following the fiscal year in which the application is approved; or</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/5/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">at an earlier date determined by the Secretary.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applications deemed approved.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If an application is deemed to have been approved by the Secretary under paragraph (2)(B), the action that is the subject of the application shall become effective—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/5/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">on the date that is 18 months after the date on which the application is submitted to the Secretary; or</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/5/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">at an earlier date determined by the Secretary.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Statutory construction.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this section or any other provision of law, shall be construed to preclude the expansion of grades and related facilities at a Bureau-funded school, if such expansion is paid for with non-Bureau funds. Subject to the availability of appropriated funds the Secretary is authorized to provide the necessary funds needed to supplement the cost of operations and maintenance of such expansion.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Joint Administration.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Administrative, transportation, and program cost funds received by Bureau-funded schools, and any program from the Department of Education or any other Federal agency for the purpose of providing education or related services, and other funds received for such education and related services from nonfederally funded programs, shall be apportioned and the funds shall be retained at the school.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">General Use of Funds.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Funds received by Bureau-funded schools from the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and under any program from the Department of Education or any other Federal agency, for the purpose of providing education or related services may be used for schoolwide projects to improve the educational program for all Indian students.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/h" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Study on Adequacy of Funds and Formulas.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/h/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Study.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study to determine the adequacy of funding, and formulas used by the Bureau to determine funding, for programs operated by Bureau-funded schools, taking into account unique circumstances applicable to Bureau-funded schools. The study shall analyze existing information gathered and contained in germane studies that have been conducted or are currently being conducted with regard to Bureau-funded schools.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/h/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Action.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon completion of the study, the Secretary of the Interior shall take such action as necessary to ensure distribution of the findings of the study to all affected Indian tribes, local school boards, and associations of local school boards.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1122" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1122">SEC. 1122. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t25/s2002">25 U.S.C. 2002</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">NATIONAL CRITERIA FOR HOME-LIVING SITUATIONS. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1122/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Revision of Standards.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1122/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Education, Indian organizations and tribes, and Bureau-funded schools, shall revise the national standards for home-living (dormitory) situations to include such factors as heating, lighting, cooling, adult-child ratios, needs for counselors (including special needs related to off-reservation home-living (dormitory) situations), therapeutic programs, space, and privacy.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1122/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Implementation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such standards shall be implemented in Bureau-operated schools, and shall serve as minimum standards for contract or grant schools.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1122/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Revision after establishment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Once established, any revisions of such standards shall be developed according to the requirements established under section 1137.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1122/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Implementation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall implement the revised standards established under this section immediately upon completion of the standards.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1122/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Plan.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1122/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress, the tribes, and the affected schools, and publish in the Federal Register, a detailed plan to bring all Bureau-funded schools that provide home-living (dormitory) situations up to the standards established under this section.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1122/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Components of plan.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The plan described in paragraph (1) shall include—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1122/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a statement of the relative needs of each Bureau-funded home-living (dormitory) school;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1122/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">projected future needs of each Bureau-funded home-living (dormitory) school;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1122/c/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">detailed information on the status of each school in relation to the standards established under this section;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1122/c/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">specific cost estimates for meeting each standard for each such school;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1122/c/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">aggregate cost estimates for bringing all such schools into compliance with the criteria established under this section; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1122/c/2/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">specific timelines for bringing each school into compliance with such standards.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1122/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Waiver.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1122/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A tribal governing body or local school board may, in accordance with this subsection, waive the standards established under this section for a school described in subsection (a).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1122/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inappropriate standards.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1122/d/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A tribal governing body, or the local school board so designated by the tribal governing body, may waive, in whole or in part, the standards established under this section if such standards are determined by such body or board to be inappropriate for the needs of students from that tribe.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1122/d/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Alternative standards.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The tribal governing body or school board involved shall, not later than 60 days after providing a waiver under subparagraph (A) for a school, submit to the Director a proposal for alternative standards that take into account the specific needs of the tribe's children. Such alternative standards shall be established by the Director for the school involved unless specifically rejected by the Director for good cause and in writing provided to the affected tribes or local school board.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1122/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Closure for Failure To Meet Standards Prohibited.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No school in operation on or before July 1, 1999 (regardless of compliance or noncompliance with the standards established under this section), may be closed, transferred to another authority, or consolidated, and no program of such a school may be substantially curtailed, because the school failed to meet such standards.</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1123" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1123">SEC. 1123. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t25/s2003">25 U.S.C. 2003</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CODIFICATION OF REGULATIONS. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1123/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Part 32 of Title 25, Code of Federal Regulations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The provisions of part 32 of title 25, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on January 1, 1987, are incorporated into this Act and shall be treated as though such provisions are set forth in this subsection. Such provisions may be altered only by means of an Act of Congress. To the extent that such provisions of part 32 do not conform with this Act or any statutory provision of law enacted before November 1, 1978, the provisions of this Act and the provisions of such other statutory law shall govern.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1123/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition of Regulation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">regulation</term>” means any rule, regulation, guideline, interpretation, order, or requirement of general applicability prescribed by any officer or employee of the executive branch.</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1124" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1124">SEC. 1124. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t25/s2004">25 U.S.C. 2004</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SCHOOL BOUNDARIES. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1124/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment by Secretary.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall establish, by regulation, separate geographical attendance areas for each Bureau-funded school.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1124/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment by Tribal Body.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In any case where there is more than one Bureau-funded school located on an Indian reservation, at the direction of the tribal governing body, the relevant school boards of the Bureau-funded schools on the reservation may, by mutual consent, establish the relevant attendance areas for such schools, subject to the approval of the tribal governing body. Any such boundaries so established shall be accepted by the Secretary.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1124/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Boundary Revisions.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1124/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notice.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">On or after July 1, 2001, no geographical attendance area shall be revised or established with respect to any Bureau-funded school unless the tribal governing body or the local school board concerned (if so designated by the tribal governing body) has been afforded—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1124/c/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">at least 6 months notice of the intention of the Bureau to revise or establish such attendance area; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1124/c/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the opportunity to propose alternative boundaries.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1124/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Revision process.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any tribe may petition the Secretary for revision of existing attendance area boundaries. The Secretary shall accept such proposed alternative or revised boundaries unless the Secretary finds, after consultation with the affected tribe or tribes, that such revised boundaries do not reflect the needs of the Indian students to be served or do not provide adequate stability to all of the affected programs. The Secretary shall cause such revisions to be published in the Federal Register.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1124/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Tribal resolution determination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this section shall deny a tribal governing body the authority, on a continuing basis, to adopt a tribal resolution allowing parents the choice of the Bureau-funded school their children may attend, regardless of the attendance boundaries established under this section.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1124/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funding Restrictions.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1124/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall not deny funding to a Bureau-funded school for any eligible Indian student attending the school solely because that student's home or domicile is outside of the geographical attendance area established for that school under this section.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1124/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transportation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No funding shall be made available without tribal authorization to enable a school to provide transportation for any student to or from the school and a location outside the approved attendance area of the school.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1124/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reservation as Boundary.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">When there is only one Bureau-funded program located on an Indian reservation—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1124/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the attendance area for the program shall be the boundaries (established by treaty, agreement, legislation, court decisions, or executive decisions and as accepted by the tribe) of the reservation served; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1124/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">those students residing near the reservation shall also receive services from such program.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1124/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Off-Reservation Home-Living (Dormitory) Schools.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1124/f/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any geographical attendance areas, attendance at off-reservation home-living (dormitory) schools shall include students requiring special emphasis programs to be implemented at each off-reservation home-living (dormitory) school.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1124/f/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Coordination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such attendance shall be coordinated between education line officers, the family, and the referring and receiving programs.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1125">SEC. 1125. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t25/s2005">25 U.S.C. 2005</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">National Survey of Facilities Conditions.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 12 months after the date of enactment of the Native American Education Improvement Act of 2001<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="IDC66DC914E5F94430B5AEB0F2F766B5D2" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">10</ref>, the General Accounting Office shall compile, collect, and secure the data that are needed to prepare a national survey of the physical conditions of all Bureau-funded school facilities.</content><footnote id="IDC66DC914E5F94430B5AEB0F2F766B5D2" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">10</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Such date of enactment was January 8, 2002.</p></footnote> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Data and methodologies.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In preparing the national survey required under paragraph (1), the General Accounting Office shall use the following data and methodologies:</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The existing Department of Defense formula for determining the condition and adequacy of Department of Defense facilities.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Data related to conditions of Bureau-funded schools that has previously been compiled, collected, or secured from whatever source derived so long as the data are accurate, relevant, timely, and necessary to the survey.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/a/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The methodologies of the American Institute of Architects, or other accredited and reputable architecture or engineering associations.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consultations.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/a/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out the survey required under paragraph (1), the General Accounting Office shall, to the maximum extent practicable, consult (and if necessary contract) with national, regional, and tribal Indian education organizations to ensure that a complete and accurate national survey is achieved.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/a/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requests for information.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">All Bureau-funded schools shall comply with reasonable requests for information by the General Accounting Office and shall respond to such requests in a timely fashion.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Submission.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of the Native American Education Improvement Act of 2001<ref class="footnoteRef" style="-uslm-dtd:dangling-footnote-ref">10</ref>, the General Accounting Office shall submit the results of the national survey conducted under paragraph (1) to the Committee on Indian Affairs, the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee on Resources, the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and to the Secretary. The Secretary shall submit the results of the national survey to school boards of Bureau-funded schools and their respective tribes.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/a/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Negotiated rulemaking committee.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/a/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 6 months after the date on which the submission is made under paragraph (4), the Secretary shall establish a negotiated rulemaking committee pursuant to section 1138(b)(3). The negotiated rulemaking committee shall prepare and submit to the Secretary the following:</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/a/5/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A catalog of the condition of school facilities at all Bureau-funded schools that—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/a/5/A/i/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">incorporates the findings from the General Accounting Office study evaluating and comparing school systems of the Department of Defense and the Bureau of Indian Affairs;</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/a/5/A/i/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">rates such facilities with respect to the rate of deterioration and useful life of structures and major systems;</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/a/5/A/i/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">establishes a routine maintenance schedule for each facility;</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/a/5/A/i/IV" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">(IV) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identifies the complementary educational facilities that do not exist but that are needed; and</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/a/5/A/i/V" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="V">(V) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">makes projections on the amount of funds needed to keep each school viable, consistent with the accreditation standards required pursuant to this Act.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/a/5/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A school replacement and new construction report that determines replacement and new construction need, and a formula for the equitable distribution of funds to address such need, for Bureau-funded schools. Such formula shall utilize necessary factors in determining an equitable distribution of funds, including—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/a/5/A/ii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the size of school;</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/a/5/A/ii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">school enrollment;</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/a/5/A/ii/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the age of the school;</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/a/5/A/ii/IV" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">(IV) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the condition of the school;</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/a/5/A/ii/V" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="V">(V) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">environmental factors at the school; and</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/a/5/A/ii/VI" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="VI">(VI) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">school isolation.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/a/5/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A renovation repairs report that determines renovation need (major and minor), and a formula for the equitable distribution of funds to address such need, for Bureau-funded schools. Such report shall identify needed repairs or renovations with respect to a facility, or a part of a facility, or the grounds of the facility, to remedy a need based on disabilities access or health and safety changes to a facility. The formula developed shall utilize necessary factors in determining an equitable distribution of funds, including the factors described in clause (ii).</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/a/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Submission of reports.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 24 months after the negotiated rulemaking committee is established under subparagraph (A), the reports described in clauses (ii) and (iii) of subparagraph (A) shall be submitted to the committees of Congress referred to in paragraph (4), the national and regional Indian education organizations, and to all school boards of Bureau-funded schools and their respective tribes.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/a/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Facilities information systems support database.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall develop a Facilities Information Systems Support Database to maintain and update the information contained in the reports under clauses (ii) and (iii) of paragraph (5)(A) and the information contained in the survey conducted under paragraph (1). The system shall be updated every 3 years by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and monitored by General Accounting Office, and shall be made available to school boards of Bureau-funded schools and their respective tribes, and Congress.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Compliance With Health and Safety Standards.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall immediately begin to bring all schools, dormitories, and other Indian education-related facilities operated by the Bureau or under contract or grant with the Bureau, into compliance with—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">all applicable tribal, Federal, or State health and safety standards, whichever provides greater protection (except that the tribal standards to be applied shall be no greater than any otherwise applicable Federal or State standards);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/b/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">No termination required.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this subsection requires termination of the operations of any facility that—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">does not comply with the provisions and standards described in paragraph (1); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is in use on the date of enactment of the Native American Education Improvement Act of 2001<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="ID52C67148471A40708853A329966FAD25" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">11</ref>.</content><footnote id="ID52C67148471A40708853A329966FAD25" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">11</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Such date of enactment was January 8, 2002</p></footnote> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Compliance Plan.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">At the time that the annual budget request for Bureau educational services is presented, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a detailed plan to bring all facilities covered under subsection (a) into compliance with the standards referred to in that subsection that includes—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">detailed information on the status of each facility's compliance with such standards;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">specific cost estimates for meeting such standards at each school; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">specific timelines for bringing each school into compliance with such standards.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Construction Priorities.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">System to establish priorities.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">On an annual basis, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress and cause to be published in the Federal Register, the system used to establish priorities for replacement and construction projects for Bureau-funded schools and home-living schools, including boarding schools and dormitories. At the time any budget request for education is presented, the Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register and submit with the budget request the current list of all Bureau-funded school construction priorities.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Long-term construction and replacement list.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In addition to the plan submitted under subsection (c), the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/d/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of the Native American Education Improvement Act of 2001<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="IDB7BABF892AAF47E0A82EF48524392D1A" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">12</ref>, establish a long-term construction and replacement list for all Bureau-funded schools;</content><footnote id="IDB7BABF892AAF47E0A82EF48524392D1A" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">12</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Such date of enactment was January 8, 2002.</p></footnote> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/d/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">using the list prepared under subparagraph (A), propose a list for the orderly replacement of all Bureau-funded education-related facilities over a period of 40 years to enable planning and scheduling of budget requests;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/d/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">cause the list prepared under subparagraph (B) to be published in the Federal Register and allow a period of not less than 120 days for public comment;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/d/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">make such revisions to the list prepared under subparagraph (B) as are appropriate based on the comments received; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/d/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">cause the final list to be published in the Federal Register.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effect on other list.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this section shall interfere with or change in any way the construction priority list as it existed on the day before the date of enactment of the Native American Education Improvement Act of 2001<ref class="footnoteRef" style="-uslm-dtd:dangling-footnote-ref">12</ref>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Hazardous Condition at Bureau-Funded School.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Closure, consolidation, or curtailment.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/e/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A Bureau-funded school may be closed or consolidated, or the programs of a Bureau-funded school may be substantially curtailed, by reason of facility conditions that constitute an immediate hazard to health and safety only if a health and safety officer of the Bureau and an individual designated at the beginning of the school year by the tribe involved under subparagraph (B) determine that such conditions exist at a facility of the Bureau-funded school.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/e/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Designation of individual by tribe.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">To be designated by a tribe for purposes of subparagraph (A), an individual shall—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/e/1/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be a licensed or certified facilities safety inspector;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/e/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">have demonstrated experience in the inspection of facilities for health and safety purposes with respect to occupancy; or</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/e/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">have a significant educational background in the health and safety of facilities with respect to occupancy.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/e/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inspection.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">After making a determination described in subparagraph (A), the Bureau health and safety officer and the individual designated by the tribe shall conduct an inspection of the conditions of such facility in order to determine whether conditions at such facility constitute an immediate hazard to health and safety. Such inspection shall be completed as expeditiously as practicable, but not later than 20 days after the date on which the action described in subparagraph (A) is taken.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/e/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Failure to concur.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Bureau health and safety officer, and the individual designated by the tribe, conducting the inspection of a facility required under subparagraph (C) do not concur that conditions at the facility constitute an immediate hazard to health and safety, such officer and individual shall immediately notify the tribal governing body and provide written information related to their determinations.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/e/1/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consideration by tribal governing body.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 10 days after a tribal governing body receives notice under subparagraph (D), the tribal governing body shall consider all information relating to the determinations of the Bureau health and safety officer and the individual designated by the tribe and make a determination regarding the closure, consolidation, or curtailment involved.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/e/1/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Agreement to close, consolidate, or curtail.—</heading> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/e/1/F/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Bureau health and safety officer and the individual designated by the tribe conducting the inspection of a facility required under subparagraph (C), concur that conditions at the facility constitute an immediate hazard to health and safety, or if the tribal governing body makes such a determination under subparagraph (E), the facility involved shall be closed immediately.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/e/1/F/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reopening of facility if no immediate hazard found to exist.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Bureau health and safety officer or the individual designated by the tribe conducting the inspection of a facility required under subparagraph (C) determines that conditions at the facility do not constitute an immediate hazard to health and safety, any consolidation or curtailment that was made under this paragraph shall immediately cease and any school closed by reason of conditions at the facility shall be reopened immediately.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/e/1/G" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">General closure report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a Bureau-funded school is temporarily closed or consolidated or the programs of a Bureau-funded school are temporarily substantially curtailed under this subsection and the Secretary determines that the closure, consolidation, or curtailment will exceed 1 year, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress, the affected tribe, and the local school board, not later than 90 days after the date on which the closure, consolidation, or curtailment was initiated, a report that specifies—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/e/1/G/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the reasons for such temporary action;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/e/1/G/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the actions the Secretary is taking to eliminate the conditions that constitute the hazard;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/e/1/G/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an estimated date by which the actions described in clause (ii) will be concluded; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/e/1/G/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a plan for providing alternate education services for students enrolled at the school that is to be closed.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Nonapplication of certain standards for temporary facility use.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/e/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Classroom activities.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall permit the local school board to temporarily utilize facilities adjacent to the school, or satellite facilities, if such facilities are suitable for conducting classroom activities. In permitting the use of facilities under the preceding sentence, the Secretary may waive applicable minor standards under section 1121 relating to such facilities (such as the required number of exit lights or configuration of restrooms) so long as such waivers do not result in the creation of an environment that constitutes an immediate and substantial threat to the health, safety, and life of students and staff.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/e/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administrative activities.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The provisions of subparagraph (A) shall apply with respect to administrative personnel if the facilities involved are suitable for activities performed by such personnel.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/e/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Temporary.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this paragraph, the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">temporary</term>” means—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/e/2/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">with respect to a school that is to be closed for not more than 1 year, 3 months or less; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/e/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">with respect to a school that is to be closed for not less than 1 year, a time period determined appropriate by the Bureau.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/e/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Treatment of closure.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any closure of a Bureau-funded school under this subsection for a period that exceeds 30 days but is less than 1 year, shall be treated by the Bureau as an emergency facility improvement and repair project.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/e/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of funds.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to a Bureau-funded school that is closed under this subsection, the tribal governing body, or the designated local school board of each Bureau-funded school, involved may authorize the use of funds allocated pursuant to section 1127, to abate the hazardous conditions without further action by Congress.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funding Requirement.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/f/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Distribution of funds.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Beginning with the first fiscal year following the date of enactment of the Native American Education Improvement Act of 2001<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="ID01F2E50FE4CD43D4BE952E907E08414A" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">13</ref>, all funds appropriated to the budget accounts for the operations and maintenance of Bureau-funded schools shall be distributed by formula to the schools. No funds from these accounts may be retained or segregated by the Bureau to pay for administrative or other costs of any facilities branch or office, at any level of the Bureau.</content><footnote id="ID01F2E50FE4CD43D4BE952E907E08414A" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">13</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Such date of enactment was January 8, 2002.</p></footnote> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/f/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements for certain uses.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No funds shall be withheld from the distribution to the budget of any school operated under contract or grant by the Bureau for maintenance or any other facilities or road-related purpose, unless such school has consented, as a modification to the contract or in writing for grants schools, to the withholding of such funds, including the amount thereof, the purpose for which the funds will be used, and the timeline for the services to be provided. The school may, at the end of any fiscal year, cancel an agreement under this paragraph upon giving the Bureau 30 days notice of its intent to do so.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">No Reduction in Federal Funding.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this section shall diminish any Federal funding due to the receipt by the school of funding for facilities improvement or construction from a State or any other source.</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1126" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1126">SEC. 1126. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t25/s2006">25 U.S.C. 2006</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS EDUCATION FUNCTIONS. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1126/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Formulation and Establishment of Policy and Procedure; Supervision of Programs and Expenditures.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall vest in the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs all functions with respect to formulation and establishment of policy and procedure and supervision of programs and expenditures of Federal funds for the purpose of Indian education administered by the Bureau. The Assistant Secretary shall carry out such functions through the Director of the Office of Indian Education Programs.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1126/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Direction and Supervision of Personnel Operations.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1126/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Native American Education Improvement Act of 2001<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="ID2F5766D3CB6944968841518B4126CE7E" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">14</ref>, the Director of the Office shall direct and supervise the operations of all personnel directly and substantially involved in the provision of education program services by the Bureau, including school or institution custodial or maintenance personnel, and personnel responsible for contracting, procurement, and finance functions connected with school operation programs.</content><footnote id="ID2F5766D3CB6944968841518B4126CE7E" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">14</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Such date of enactment was January 8, 2002.</p></footnote> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1126/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transfers.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs shall, not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Native American Education Improvement Act of 2001<ref class="footnoteRef" style="-uslm-dtd:dangling-footnote-ref">14</ref>, coordinate the transfer of functions relating to procurements for, contracts of, operation of, and maintenance of schools and other support functions to the Director.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1126/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inherent Federal Function.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this Act, all functions relating to education that are located at the Area or Agency level and performed by an education line officer shall be subject to contract under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, unless determined by the Secretary to be inherently Federal functions as defined in section 1141(12).</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1126/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Evaluation of Programs; Services and Support Functions; Technical and Coordinating Assistance.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Education personnel who are under the direction and supervision of the Director of the Office of Indian Education Programs in accordance with subsection (b)(1) shall—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1126/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">monitor and evaluate Bureau education programs;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1126/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide all services and support functions for education programs with respect to personnel matters involving staffing actions and functions; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1126/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide technical and coordinating assistance in areas such as procurement, contracting, budgeting, personnel, curriculum, and operation and maintenance of school facilities.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1126/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Construction, Improvement, Operation, and Maintenance of Facilities.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1126/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Plan for construction.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Assistant Secretary shall submit as part of the annual budget a plan—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1126/e/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for school facilities to be constructed under section 1125(c);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1126/e/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for establishing priorities among projects and for the improvement and repair of educational facilities, which together shall form the basis for the distribution of appropriated funds; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1126/e/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for capital improvements to be made over the 5 succeeding years.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1126/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Program for operation and maintenance.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1126/e/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Assistant Secretary shall establish a program, including the distribution of appropriated funds, for the operation and maintenance of education facilities. Such program shall include—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1126/e/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a method of computing the amount necessary for each educational facility;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1126/e/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">similar treatment of all Bureau-funded schools;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1126/e/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a notice of an allocation of appropriated funds from the Director of the Office of Indian Education Programs directly to the education line officers and appropriate school officials;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1126/e/2/A/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a method for determining the need for, and priority of, facilities repair and maintenance projects, both major and minor (to be determined, through the conduct by the Assistant Secretary, of a series of meetings at the agency and area level with representatives of the Bureau-funded schools in those areas and agencies to receive comment on the lists and prioritization of such projects); and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1126/e/2/A/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a system for the conduct of routine preventive maintenance.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1126/e/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Local supervisors.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The appropriate education line officers shall make arrangements for the maintenance of education facilities with the local supervisors of the Bureau maintenance personnel. The local supervisors of Bureau maintenance personnel shall take appropriate action to implement the decisions made by the appropriate education line officers, except that no funds under this chapter may be authorized for expenditure unless such appropriate education line officer is assured that the necessary maintenance has been, or will be, provided in a reasonable manner.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1126/e/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Implementation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">This subsection shall be implemented as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of the Native American Education Improvement Act of 2001<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="IDED50DB090EEB4697BA920E96570F2D2C" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">15</ref>.</content><footnote id="IDED50DB090EEB4697BA920E96570F2D2C" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">15</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Such date of enactment was January 8, 2002.</p></footnote> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1126/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Acceptance of Gifts and Bequests.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1126/f/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Guidelines.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Director of the Office shall promulgate guidelines for the establishment and administration of mechanisms for the acceptance of gifts and bequests for the use and benefit of particular schools or designated Bureau-operated education programs, including, in appropriate cases, the establishment and administration of trust funds.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1126/f/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Monitoring and reports.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in paragraph (3), in a case in which a Bureau-operated education program is the beneficiary of such a gift or bequest, the Director shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1126/f/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">make provisions for monitoring use of the gift or bequest; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1126/f/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">submit a report to the appropriate committees of Congress that describes the amount and terms of such gift or bequest, the manner in which such gift or bequest shall be used, and any results achieved by such use.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1126/f/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The requirements of paragraph (2) shall not apply in the case of a gift or bequest that is valued at $5,000 or less.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1126/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition of Functions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the purpose of this section, the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">functions</term>” includes powers and duties.</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1127">SEC. 1127. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t25/s2007">25 U.S.C. 2007</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ALLOTMENT FORMULA. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Factors Considered; Revision To Reflect Standards.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Formula.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall establish, by regulation adopted in accordance with section 1137, a formula for determining the minimum annual amount of funds necessary to sustain each Bureau-funded school. In establishing such formula, the Secretary shall consider—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the number of eligible Indian students served and total student population of the school;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">special cost factors, such as—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/a/1/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the isolation of the school;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/a/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the need for special staffing, transportation, or educational programs;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/a/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">food and housing costs;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/a/1/B/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">maintenance and repair costs associated with the physical condition of the educational facilities;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/a/1/B/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">special transportation and other costs of isolated and small schools;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/a/1/B/vi" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the costs of home-living (dormitory) arrangements, where determined necessary by a tribal governing body or designated school board;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/a/1/B/vii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">costs associated with greater lengths of service by education personnel;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/a/1/B/viii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="viii">(viii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the costs of therapeutic programs for students requiring such programs; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/a/1/B/ix" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ix">(ix) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">special costs for gifted and talented students;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/a/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the cost of providing academic services which are at least equivalent to those provided by public schools in the State in which the school is located;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/a/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">whether the available funding will enable the school involved to comply with the accreditation standards applicable to the school under section 1121; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/a/1/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such other relevant factors as the Secretary determines are appropriate.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Revision of formula.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon the establishment of the standards required in section 1122, the Secretary shall revise the formula established under this subsection to reflect the cost of funding such standards.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Review of formula.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than January 1, 2003, the Secretary shall review the formula established under this section and shall take such steps as are necessary to increase the availability of counseling and therapeutic programs for students in off-reservation home-living (dormitory) schools and other Bureau-operated residential facilities.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/a/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Review of standards.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Concurrent with such action, the Secretary shall review the standards established under section 1122 to be certain that adequate provision is made for parental notification regarding, and consent for, such counseling and therapeutic programs.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Pro Rata Allotment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, Federal funds appropriated for the general local operation of Bureau-funded schools shall be allotted pro rata in accordance with the formula established under subsection (a).</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual Adjustment; Reservation of Amount for School Board Activities.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual adjustment.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For fiscal year 2003, and for each subsequent fiscal year, the Secretary shall adjust the formula established under subsection (a) to ensure that the formula does the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/c/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Uses a weighted unit of 1.2 for each eligible Indian student enrolled in the seventh and eighth grades of the school in considering the number of eligible Indian students served by the school.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/c/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Considers a school with an enrollment of less than 50 eligible Indian students as having an average daily attendance of 50 eligible Indian students for purposes of implementing the adjustment factor for small schools.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/c/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Takes into account the provision of residential services on less than a 9-month basis at a school when the school board and supervisor of the school determine that a less than 9-month basis will be implemented for the school year involved.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/c/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Uses a weighted unit of 2.0 for each eligible Indian student that—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/c/1/D/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is gifted and talented; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/c/1/D/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is enrolled in the school on a full-time basis,</content> </clause><continuation role="subparagraph" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">in considering the number of eligible Indian students served by the school.</continuation> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/c/1/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Uses a weighted unit of 0.25 for each eligible Indian student who is enrolled in a year-long credit course in an Indian or Native language as part of the regular curriculum of a school, in considering the number of eligible Indian students served by such school. The adjustment required under this subparagraph shall be used for such school after—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/c/1/E/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the certification of the Indian or Native language curriculum by the school board of such school to the Secretary, together with an estimate of the number of full-time students expected to be enrolled in the curriculum in the second school year for which the certification is made; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/c/1/E/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the funds appropriated for allotment under this section are designated by the appropriations Act appropriating such funds as the amount necessary to implement such adjustment at such school without reducing allotments made under this section to any school by virtue of such adjustment.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reservation of amount.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">From the funds allotted in accordance with the formula established under subsection (a) for each Bureau school, the local school board of such school may reserve an amount which does not exceed the greater of—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/c/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$8,000; or</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/c/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the lesser of—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/c/2/A/ii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$15,000; or</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/c/2/A/ii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">1 percent of such allotted funds,</content> </subclause> </clause><continuation role="subparagraph" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">for school board activities for such school, including (notwithstanding any other provision of law) meeting expenses and the cost of membership in, and support of, organizations engaged in activities on behalf of Indian education.</continuation> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Training.—</heading> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/c/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each local school board, and any agency school board that serves as a local school board for any grant or contract school, shall ensure that each individual who is a new member of the school board receives, within 1 year after the individual becomes a member of the school board, 40 hours of training relevant to that individual's service on the board.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/c/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Types of training.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such training may include training concerning legal issues pertaining to Bureau-funded schools, legal issues pertaining to school boards, ethics, and other topics determined to be appropriate by the school board.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/c/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Recommendation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The training described in this subparagraph shall not be required, but is recommended, for a tribal governing body that serves in the capacity of a school board.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reservation of Amount for Emergencies.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall reserve from the funds available for distribution for each fiscal year under this section an amount that, in the aggregate, equals 1 percent of the funds available for such purpose for that fiscal year, to be used, at the discretion of the Director of the Office of Indian Education Programs, to meet emergencies and unforeseen contingencies affecting the education programs funded under this section.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of funds.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Funds reserved under this subsection may be expended only for education services or programs, including emergency repairs of educational facilities, at a schoolsite (as defined by section 5204(c)(2) of the Tribally Controlled Schools Act of 1988).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Availability of funds.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Funds reserved under this subsection shall remain available without fiscal year limitation until expended. However, the aggregate amount available from all fiscal years may not exceed 1 percent of the current year funds.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/d/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">When the Secretary makes funds available under this subsection, the Secretary shall report such action to the appropriate committees of Congress within the annual budget submission.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Supplemental Appropriations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Supplemental appropriations enacted to meet increased pay costs attributable to school level personnel shall be distributed under this section.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Eligible Indian Student Defined.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">eligible Indian student</term>” means a student who—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/f/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is a member of, or is at least one-fourth degree Indian blood descendant of a member of, a tribe that is eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States through the Bureau to Indians because of their status as Indians;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/f/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">resides on or near a reservation or meets the criteria for attendance at a Bureau off-reservation home-living school; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/f/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is enrolled in a Bureau-funded school.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Tuition.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/g/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No eligible Indian student or a student attending a Bureau school under paragraph (2)(C) may be charged tuition for attendance at a Bureau school or contract or grant school.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/g/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Attendance of non-indian students at bureau schools.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may permit the attendance at a Bureau school of a student who is not an eligible Indian student if—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/g/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary determines that the student's attendance will not adversely affect the school's program for eligible Indian students because of cost, overcrowding, or violation of standards or accreditation;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/g/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the school board consents;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/g/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the student is a dependent of a Bureau, Indian Health Service, or tribal government employee who lives on or near the school site; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/g/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">tuition is paid for the student that is not more than the tuition charged by the nearest public school district for out-of-district students and shall be in addition to the school's allocation under this section.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/g/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Attendance of non-indian students at contract and grant schools.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The school board of a contract or grant school may permit students who are not eligible Indian students under this subsection to attend its contract school or grant school. Any tuition collected for those students shall be in addition to funding received under this section.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/h" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funds Available Without Fiscal Year Limitation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, at the election of the school board of a Bureau school made at any time during the fiscal year, a portion equal to not more than 15 percent of the funds allocated with respect to a school under this section for any fiscal year shall remain available to the school for expenditure without fiscal year limitation. The Assistant Secretary shall take such steps as are necessary to implement this subsection.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/i" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Students at Richfield Dormitory, Richfield, Utah.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/i/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Tuition for the instruction of each out-of-State Indian student in a home-living situation at the Richfield dormitory in Richfield, Utah, who attends Sevier County high schools in Richfield, Utah, for an academic year, shall be paid from Indian school equalization program funds authorized in this section and section 1129, at a rate not to exceed the weighted amount provided for under subsection (b) for a student for that year.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/i/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">No administrative cost funds.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No additional administrative cost funds shall be provided under this part to pay for administrative costs relating to the instruction of the students.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1128">SEC. 1128. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t25/s2008">25 U.S.C. 2008</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ADMINISTRATIVE COST GRANTS. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administrative cost.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">administrative cost</term>” means the cost of necessary administrative functions which—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/a/1/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the tribe or tribal organization incurs as a result of operating a tribal elementary or secondary educational program;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/a/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">are not customarily paid by comparable Bureau-operated programs out of direct program funds; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/a/1/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">are either—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/a/1/A/iii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">normally provided for comparable Bureau programs by Federal officials using resources other than Bureau direct program funds; or</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/a/1/A/iii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">are otherwise required of tribal self-determination program operators by law or prudent management practice.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inclusions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">administrative cost</term>” may include—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/a/1/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">contract or grant (or other agreement) administration;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/a/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">executive, policy, and corporate leadership and decisionmaking;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/a/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">program planning, development, and management;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/a/1/B/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">fiscal, personnel, property, and procurement management;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/a/1/B/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">related office services and record keeping; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/a/1/B/vi" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">costs of necessary insurance, auditing, legal, safety and security services.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Bureau elementary and secondary functions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Bureau elementary and secondary functions</term>” means—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">all functions funded at Bureau schools by the Office;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">all programs—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/a/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">funds for which are appropriated to other agencies of the Federal Government; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/a/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">which are administered for the benefit of Indians through Bureau schools; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/a/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">all operation, maintenance, and repair funds for facilities and Government quarters used in the operation or support of elementary and secondary education functions for the benefit of Indians, from whatever source derived.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Direct cost base.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/a/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as otherwise provided in subparagraph (B), the direct cost base of a tribe or tribal organization for the fiscal year is the aggregate direct cost program funding for all tribal elementary or secondary educational programs operated by the tribe or tribal organization during—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/a/3/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the second fiscal year preceding such fiscal year; or</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/a/3/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">if such programs have not been operated by the tribe or tribal organization during the 2 preceding fiscal years, the first fiscal year preceding such fiscal year.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/a/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Functions not previously operated.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the case of Bureau elementary or secondary education functions which have not previously been operated by a tribe or tribal organization under contract, grant, or agreement with the Bureau, the direct cost base for the initial year shall be the projected aggregate direct cost program funding for all Bureau elementary and secondary functions to be operated by the tribe or tribal organization during that fiscal year.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Maximum base rate.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">maximum base rate</term>” means 50 percent.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/a/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Minimum base rate.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">minimum base rate</term>” means 11 percent.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/a/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Standard direct cost base.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">standard direct cost base</term>” means $600,000.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/a/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Tribal elementary or secondary educational programs.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">tribal elementary or secondary educational programs</term>” means all Bureau elementary and secondary functions, together with any other Bureau programs or portions of programs (excluding funds for social services that are appropriated to agencies other than the Bureau and are funded through the Bureau, funds for major subcontracts, construction, and other major capital expenditures, and unexpended funds carried over from prior years) which share common administrative cost functions, that are operated directly by a tribe or tribal organization under a contract, grant, or agreement with the Bureau.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Grants; Effect Upon Appropriated Amounts.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Grants.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to the availability of funds, the Secretary shall provide grants to each tribe or tribal organization operating a contract school or grant school in the amount determined under this section with respect to the tribe or tribal organization for the purpose of paying the administrative and indirect costs incurred in operating contract or grant schools, provided that no school operated as a stand-alone institution shall receive less than $200,000 per year for these purposes, in order to—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">enable tribes and tribal organizations operating such schools, without reducing direct program services to the beneficiaries of the program, to provide all related administrative overhead services and operations necessary to meet the requirements of law and prudent management practice; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">carry out other necessary support functions which would otherwise be provided by the Secretary or other Federal officers or employees, from resources other than direct program funds, in support of comparable Bureau-operated programs.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effect upon appropriated amounts.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Amounts appropriated to fund the grants provided under this section shall be in addition to, and shall not reduce, the amounts appropriated for the program being administered by the contract or grant school.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Determination of Grant Amount.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amount of the grant provided to each tribe or tribal organization under this section for each fiscal year shall be determined by applying the administrative cost percentage rate of the tribe or tribal organization to the aggregate of the Bureau elementary and secondary functions operated by the tribe or tribal organization for which funds are received from or through the Bureau.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Direct cost base funds.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">reduce the amount of the grant determined under paragraph (1) to the extent that payments for administrative costs are actually received by an Indian tribe or tribal organization under any Federal education program included in the direct cost base of the tribe or tribal organization; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">take such actions as may be necessary to be reimbursed by any other department or agency of the Federal Government for the portion of grants made under this section for the costs of administering any program for Indians that is funded by appropriations made to such other department or agency.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administrative Cost Percentage Rate.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this section, the administrative cost percentage rate for a contract or grant school for a fiscal year is equal to the percentage determined by dividing—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/d/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the sum of—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/d/1/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the amount equal to—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/d/1/A/i/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the direct cost base of the tribe or tribal organization for the fiscal year, multiplied by</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/d/1/A/i/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the minimum base rate; plus</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/d/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the amount equal to—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/d/1/A/ii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the standard direct cost base; multiplied by</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/d/1/A/ii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the maximum base rate; by</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/d/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the sum of—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/d/1/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the direct cost base of the tribe or tribal organization for the fiscal year; plus</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/d/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the standard direct cost base.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rounding.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The administrative cost percentage rate shall be determined to the 1⁄100 of a decimal point.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The administrative cost percentage rate determined under this subsection shall not apply to other programs operated by the tribe or tribal organization.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Combining Funds.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Funds received by a tribe or contract or grant school as grants under this section for tribal elementary or secondary educational programs may be combined by the tribe or contract or grant school into a single administrative cost account without the necessity of maintaining separate funding source accounting.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Indirect cost funds.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Indirect cost funds for programs at the school which share common administrative services with tribal elementary or secondary educational programs may be included in the administrative cost account described in paragraph (1).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Availability of Funds.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Funds received as grants under this section with respect to tribal elementary or secondary education programs shall remain available to the contract or grant school without fiscal year limitation and without diminishing the amount of any grants otherwise payable to the school under this section for any fiscal year beginning after the fiscal year for which the grant is provided.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Treatment of Funds.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Funds received as grants under this section for Bureau-funded programs operated by a tribe or tribal organization under a contract or agreement shall not be taken into consideration for purposes of indirect cost underrecovery and overrecovery determinations by any Federal agency for any other funds, from whatever source derived.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/h" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Treatment of Entity Operating Other Programs.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In applying this section and section 106 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act with respect to an Indian tribe or tribal organization that—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/h/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">receives funds under this section for administrative costs incurred in operating a contract or grant school or a school operated under the Tribally Controlled Schools Act of 1988; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/h/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">operates one or more other programs under a contract or grant provided under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act,</content> </paragraph><continuation role="subsection" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">the Secretary shall ensure that the Indian tribe or tribal organization is provided with the full amount of the administrative costs that are associated with operating the contract or grant school, and of the indirect costs, that are associated with all of such other programs, except that funds appropriated for implementation of this section shall be used only to supply the amount of the grant required to be provided by this section.</continuation> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/i" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Studies for Determination of Factors Affecting Costs; Base Rates Limits; Standard Direct Cost Base; Report to Congress.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/i/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Studies.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of the Native American Education Improvement Act of 2001<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="ID1DA3AB0B811340688CBB7A4D6509849F" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">16</ref>, the Director of the Office of Indian Education Programs shall—</chapeau><footnote id="ID1DA3AB0B811340688CBB7A4D6509849F" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">16</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Such date of enactment was January 8, 2002.</p></footnote> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/i/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">conduct such studies as may be needed to establish an empirical basis for determining relevant factors substantially affecting required administrative costs of tribal elementary and secondary education programs, using the formula set forth in subsection (c); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/i/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B)<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="ID0640DAC6FA304AE69782BD76021E3BD8" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">17</ref> </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">conduct a study to determine—</chapeau><footnote id="ID0640DAC6FA304AE69782BD76021E3BD8" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">17</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Margins so in law.</p></footnote> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/i/1/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a maximum base rate which ensures that the amount of the grants provided under this section will provide adequate (but not excessive) funding of the administrative costs of the smallest tribal elementary or secondary educational programs;</content> </clause> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/i/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a minimum base rate which ensures that the amount of the grants provided under this section will provide adequate (but not excessive) funding of the administrative costs of the largest tribal elementary or secondary educational programs; and</content> </clause> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/i/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">a standard direct cost base which is the aggregate direct cost funding level for which the percentage determined under subsection (d) will—</chapeau> <subclause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/i/1/B/iii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be equal to the median between the maximum base rate and the minimum base rate; and</content> </subclause> <subclause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/i/1/B/iii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensure that the amount of the grants provided under this section will provide adequate (but not excessive) funding of the administrative costs of tribal elementary or secondary educational programs closest to the size of the program.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/i/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Guidelines.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The studies required under paragraph (1) shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/i/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">be conducted in full consultation (in accordance with section 1131) with—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/i/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the tribes and tribal organizations that are affected by the application of the formula set forth in subsection (c); and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/i/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">all national and regional Indian organizations of which such tribes and tribal organizations are typically members;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/i/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be conducted onsite with a representative statistical sample of the tribal elementary or secondary educational programs under a contract entered into with a nationally reputable public accounting and business consulting firm;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/i/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">take into account the availability of skilled labor commodities, business and automatic data processing services, related Indian preference and Indian control of education requirements, and any other market factors found to substantially affect the administrative costs and efficiency of each such tribal elementary or secondary educational program studied in order to ensure that all required administrative activities can reasonably be delivered in a cost effective manner for each such program, given an administrative cost allowance generated by the values, percentages, or other factors found in the studies to be relevant in such formula;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/i/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identify, and quantify in terms of percentages of direct program costs, any general factors arising from geographic isolation, or numbers of programs administered, independent of program size factors used to compute a base administrative cost percentage in such formula; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/i/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identify any other incremental cost factors substantially affecting the costs of required administrative cost functions at any of the tribal elementary or secondary educational programs studied and determine whether the factors are of general applicability to other such programs, and (if so) how the factors may effectively be incorporated into such formula.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/i/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consultation with inspector general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out the studies required under this subsection, the Director shall obtain the input of, and afford an opportunity to participate to, the Inspector General of the Department of the Interior.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/i/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consideration of delivery of administrative services.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Determinations described in paragraph (2)(C) shall be based on what is practicable at each location studied, given prudent management practice, irrespective of whether required administrative services were actually or fully delivered at these sites, or whether other services were delivered instead, during the period of the study.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/i/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon completion of the studies conducted under paragraph (1), the Director shall submit to Congress a report on the findings of the studies, together with determinations based upon such studies that would affect the definitions set forth under subsection (e) that are used in the formula set forth in subsection (c).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/i/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Projection of costs.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall include in the Bureau's justification for each appropriations request beginning in the first fiscal year after the completion of the studies conducted under paragraph (1), a projection of the overall costs associated with the formula set forth in subsection (c) for all tribal elementary or secondary education programs which the Secretary expects to be funded in the fiscal year for which the appropriations are sought.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/i/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Determination of program size.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this subsection, the size of tribal elementary or secondary educational programs is determined by the aggregate direct cost program funding level for all Bureau-funded programs which share common administrative cost functions.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/j" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="j">(j) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization of Appropriations.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/j/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/j/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reductions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the total amount of funds necessary to provide grants to tribes and tribal organizations in the amounts determined under subsection (c) for a fiscal year exceeds the amount of funds appropriated to carry out this section for such fiscal year, the Secretary shall reduce the amount of each grant determined under subsection (c) for such fiscal year by an amount that bears the same relationship to such excess as the amount of such grants determined under subsection (c) bears to the total of all grants determined under subsection (c) section for all tribes and tribal organizations for such fiscal year.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/k" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="k">(k) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability to Schools Operating Under Tribally Controlled Schools Act of 1988.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The provisions of this section shall apply to schools operating under the Tribally Controlled Schools Act of 1988.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/l" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="l">(l) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administrative Cost Grant Budget Requests.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/l/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Beginning with President's annual budget request under section 1105 of title 31, United States Code for fiscal year 2002, and with respect to each succeeding budget request, at the discretion of the Secretary, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress information and funding requests for the full funding of administrative costs grants required to be paid under this section.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/l/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/l/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funding for new conversions to contract or grant school operations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to a budget request under paragraph (1), the amount required to provide full funding for an administrative cost grant for each tribe or tribal organization expected to begin operation of a Bureau-funded school as contract or grant school in the academic year funded by such annual budget request, the amount so required shall not be less than 10 percent of the amount required for subparagraph (B).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/l/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funding for continuing contract and grant school operations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to a budget request under paragraph (1), the amount required to provide full funding for an administrative cost grant for each tribe or tribal organization operating a contract or grant school at the time the annual budget request is submitted, which amount shall include the amount of funds required to provide full funding for an administrative cost grant for each tribe or tribal organization which began operation of a contract or grant school with administrative cost grant funds supplied from the amount described in subparagraph (A).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1129" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1129">SEC. 1129. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t25/s2009">25 U.S.C. 2009</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DIVISION OF BUDGET ANALYSIS. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1129/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Native American Education Improvement Act of 2001<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="IDD6DD30677C604B2F87E4E0E077DE78F1" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">18</ref>, the Secretary shall establish within the Office of Indian Education Programs a Division of Budget Analysis (hereafter in this section referred to as the “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Division</quotedText>”). Such Division shall be under the direct supervision and control of the Director of the Office.</content><footnote id="IDD6DD30677C604B2F87E4E0E077DE78F1" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">18</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Such date of enactment was January 8, 2002.</p></footnote> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1129/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Functions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In consultation with the tribal governing bodies and tribal school boards, the Director of the Office, through the Division, shall conduct studies, surveys, or other activities to gather demographic information on Bureau-funded schools and project the amount necessary to provide Indian students in such schools the educational program set forth in this part.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1129/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual Reports.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than the date on which the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs makes the annual budget submission, for each fiscal year after the date of enactment of the Native American Education Improvement Act of 2001<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="IDB7ECC6A55D2341279277340D9FE4C819" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">19</ref>, the Director of the Office shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress (including the Appropriations committees), all Bureau-funded schools, and the tribal governing bodies of such schools, a report that contains—</chapeau><footnote id="IDB7ECC6A55D2341279277340D9FE4C819" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">19</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Such date of enactment was January 8, 2002.</p></footnote> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1129/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">projections, based upon the information gathered pursuant to subsection (b) and any other relevant information, of amounts necessary to provide Indian students in Bureau-funded schools the educational program set forth in this part;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1129/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of the methods and formulas used to calculate the amounts projected pursuant to paragraph (1); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1129/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such other information as the Director of the Office considers appropriate.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1129/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of Reports.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Director of the Office and the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs shall use the annual report required by subsection (c) when preparing annual budget submissions.</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1130">SEC. 1130. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t25/s2010">25 U.S.C. 2010</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">UNIFORM DIRECT FUNDING AND SUPPORT. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment of System and Forward Funding.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall establish, by regulation adopted in accordance with section 1136, a system for the direct funding and support of all Bureau-funded schools. Such system shall allot funds in accordance with section 1127. All amounts appropriated for distribution in accordance with this section shall be made available in accordance with paragraph (2).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Timing for use of funds.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Availability.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the purposes of affording adequate notice of funding available pursuant to the allotments made under section 1127 and the allotments of funds for operation and maintenance of facilities, amounts appropriated in an appropriations Act for any fiscal year for such allotments—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/a/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall become available for obligation by the affected schools on July 1 of the fiscal year for which such allotments are appropriated without further action by the Secretary; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/a/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall remain available for obligation through the succeeding fiscal year.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Publications.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall, on the basis of the amounts appropriated as described in this paragraph—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/a/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">publish, not later than July 1 of the fiscal year for which the amounts are appropriated, information indicating the amount of the allotments to be made to each affected school under section 1127, of 80 percent of such appropriated amounts; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/a/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">publish, not later than September 30 of such fiscal year, information indicating the amount of the allotments to be made under section 1127, from the remaining 20 percent of such appropriated amounts, adjusted to reflect the actual student attendance.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/a/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Overpayments.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any overpayments made to tribal schools shall be returned to the Secretary not later than 30 days after the final determination that the school was overpaid pursuant to this section.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/a/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Expenditures.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of law (including a regulation), the supervisor of a Bureau-operated school may expend an aggregate of not more than $50,000 of the amount allotted to the school under section 1127 to acquire materials, supplies, equipment, operation services, maintenance services, and other services for the school, and amounts received as operations and maintenance funds, funds received from the Department of Education, or funds received from other Federal sources, without competitive bidding if—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/a/3/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the cost for any single item acquired does not exceed $15,000;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/a/3/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the school board approves the acquisition;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/a/3/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the supervisor certifies that the cost is fair and reasonable;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/a/3/A/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the documents relating to the acquisition executed by the supervisor of the school or other school staff cite this paragraph as authority for the acquisition; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/a/3/A/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the acquisition transaction is documented in a journal maintained at the school that clearly identifies when the transaction occurred, the item that was acquired and from whom, the price paid, the quantities acquired, and any other information the supervisor or the school board considers to be relevant.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/a/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notice.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of the Native American Education Improvement Act of 2001<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="ID7D27B77EF34D4369AF0172F5D16F8F26" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">20</ref>, the Secretary shall send notice of the provisions of this paragraph to each supervisor of a Bureau school and associated school board chairperson, the education line officer of each agency and area, and the Bureau division in charge of procurement, at both the local and national levels.</content><footnote id="ID7D27B77EF34D4369AF0172F5D16F8F26" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">20</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Such date of enactment was January 8, 2002.</p></footnote> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/a/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Application and guidelines.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Director of the Office shall be responsible for—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/a/3/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">determining the application of this paragraph, including the authorization of specific individuals to carry out this paragraph;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/a/3/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensuring that there is at least one such individual at each Bureau facility; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/a/3/C/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the provision of guidelines on the use of this paragraph and adequate training on such guidelines.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effect of sequestration order.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a sequestration order issued under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 reduces the amount of funds available for allotment under section 1127 for any fiscal year by more than 7 percent of the amount of funds available for allotment under such section during the preceding fiscal year—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/a/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">to fund allotments under section 1127, the Secretary, notwithstanding any other law, may use—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/a/4/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">funds appropriated for the operation of any Bureau-funded school that is closed or consolidated; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/a/4/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">funds appropriated for any program that has been curtailed at any Bureau school; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/a/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary may waive the application of the provisions of section 1121(h) with respect to the closure or consolidation of a school, or the curtailment of a program at a school, during such fiscal year if the funds described in clauses (i) and (ii) of subparagraph (A) with respect to such school are used to fund allotments made under section 1127 for such fiscal year.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Local Financial Plans for Expenditure of Funds.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Plan required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each Bureau-operated school that receives an allotment under section 1127 shall prepare a local financial plan that specifies the manner in which the school will expend the funds made available under the allotment and ensures that the school will meet the accreditation requirements or standards for the school pursuant to section 1121.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirement.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A local financial plan under paragraph (1) shall comply with all applicable Federal and tribal laws.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Preparation and revision.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/b/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The financial plan for a school under subparagraph (A) shall be prepared by the supervisor of the school in active consultation with the local school board for the school.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/b/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authority of school board.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The local school board for each school shall have the authority to ratify, reject, or amend such financial plan and, at the initiative of the local school board or in response to the supervisor of the school, to revise such financial plan to meet needs not foreseen at the time of preparation of the financial plan.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Role of supervisor.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The supervisor of the school—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/b/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall implement the decisions of the school board relating to the financial plan under paragraph (1);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/b/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall provide the appropriate local union representative of the education employees of the school with copies of proposed financial plans relating to the school and all modifications and proposed modifications to the plans, and at the same time submit such copies to the local school board; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/b/4/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may appeal any such action of the local school board to the appropriate education line officer of the Bureau agency by filing a written statement describing the action and the reasons the supervisor believes such action should be overturned.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Statements.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/b/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A copy of each statement filed under paragraph (4)(C) shall be submitted to the local school board and such board shall be afforded an opportunity to respond, in writing, to such appeal.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/b/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Overturned actions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">After reviewing such written appeal and response, the appropriate education line officer may, for good cause, overturn the action of the local school board.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/b/5/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transmission of determination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The appropriate education line officer shall transmit the determination of such appeal in the form of a written opinion to such board and to such supervisor identifying the reasons for overturning such action.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Tribal Division of Education, Self-Determination Grant and Contract Funds.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may approve applications for funding tribal divisions of education and developing tribal codes of education, from funds made available pursuant to section 103(a) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technical Assistance and Training.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out this section, a local school board may request technical assistance and training from the Secretary, and the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, provide those services and make appropriate provisions in the budget of the Office for the provision of those services.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Summer Program of Academic and Support Services.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Plan.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/e/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A financial plan under subsection (b) for a school may include, at the discretion of the local administrator and the school board of such school, a provision for a summer program of academic and support services for students of the school.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/e/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Prevention activities.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any such program may include activities related to the prevention of alcohol and substance abuse.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/e/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Summer use.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs shall provide for the use of any such school facility during any summer in which such use is requested.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of other funds.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, funds authorized under the Act of April 16, 1934, and this Act may be used to augment the services provided in each summer program at the option, and under the control, of the tribe or Indian controlled school receiving such funds.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/e/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technical assistance and program coordination.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs, acting through the Director of the Office, shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/e/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide technical assistance and coordination for any program described in paragraph (1); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/e/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to the extent practicable, encourage the coordination of such programs with any other summer programs that might benefit Indian youth, regardless of the funding source or administrative entity of any such program.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cooperative Agreements.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/f/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Implementation.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/f/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">From funds allotted to a Bureau school under section 1127, the Secretary shall, if specifically requested by the appropriate tribal governing body, implement a cooperative agreement that is entered into between the tribe, the Bureau, the local school board, and a local public school district that meets the requirements of paragraph (2) and involves the school.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/f/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Terms.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The tribe, the Bureau, the school board, and the local public school district shall determine the terms of an agreement entered into under subparagraph (A).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/f/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Coordination provisions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An agreement under paragraph (1) may, with respect to the Bureau school and schools in the school district involved, encompass coordination of all or any part of the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/f/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The academic program and curriculum, unless the Bureau school is accredited by a State or regional accrediting entity and would not continue to be so accredited if the agreement encompassed the program and curriculum.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/f/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Support services, including procurement and facilities maintenance.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/f/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Transportation.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/f/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Equal benefit and burden.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/f/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each agreement entered into under paragraph (1) shall confer a benefit upon the Bureau school commensurate with the burden assumed by the school.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/f/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subparagraph (A) shall not be construed to require equal expenditures, or an exchange of similar services, by the Bureau school and schools in the school district.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Product or Result of Student Projects.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in a case in which there is agreement on action between the superintendent and the school board of a Bureau-funded school, the product or result of a project conducted in whole or in major part by a student may be given to that student upon the completion of such project.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/h" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Matching Fund Requirements.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/h/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Not considered federal funds.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, funds received by a Bureau-funded school under this title for education-related activities (not including funds for construction, maintenance, and facilities improvement or repair) shall not be considered Federal funds for the purposes of a matching funds requirement for any Federal program.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/h/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In considering an application from a Bureau-funded school for participation in a program or project that requires matching funds, the entity administering such program or project or awarding such grant shall not give positive or negative weight to such application based solely on the provisions of paragraph (1).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1131" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1131">SEC. 1131. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t25/s2011">25 U.S.C. 2011</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">POLICY FOR INDIAN CONTROL OF INDIAN EDUCATION. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1131/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Facilitation of Indian Control.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">It shall be the policy of the United States acting through the Secretary, in carrying out the functions of the Bureau, to facilitate Indian control of Indian affairs in all matters relating to education.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1131/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consultation With Tribes.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1131/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">All actions under this Act shall be done with active consultation with tribes. The United States acting through the Secretary and tribes shall work in a government-to-government relationship to ensure quality education for all tribal members.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1131/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1131/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition of consultation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection, the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">consultation</term>” means a process involving the open discussion and joint deliberation of all options with respect to potential issues or changes between the Bureau and all interested parties.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1131/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Discussion and joint deliberation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">During discussions and joint deliberations, interested parties (including tribes and school officials) shall be given an opportunity—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1131/b/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to present issues (including proposals regarding changes in current practices or programs) that will be considered for future action by the Secretary; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1131/b/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to participate and discuss the options presented, or to present alternatives, with the views and concerns of the interested parties given effect unless the Secretary determines, from information available from or presented by the interested parties during one or more of the discussions and deliberations, that there is a substantial reason for another course of action.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1131/b/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Explanation by secretary.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall submit to any Member of Congress, within 18 days of the receipt of a written request by such Member, a written explanation of any decision made by the Secretary which is not consistent with the views of the interested parties described in subparagraph (B).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1132">SEC. 1132. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t25/s2012">25 U.S.C. 2012</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">INDIAN EDUCATION PERSONNEL. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 51, subchapter III of chapter 53, and chapter 63 of title 5, United States Code, relating to classification, pay and leave, respectively, and the sections of such title relating to the appointment, promotion, hours of work, and removal of civil service employees, shall not apply to educators or to education positions (as defined in subsection (p)).</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regulations.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of the Native American Education Improvement Act of 2001<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="ID72B9346FBB84457283B70C4BC7D1EAC0" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">21</ref>, the Secretary shall prescribe regulations to carry out this section. Such regulations shall provide for—</chapeau><footnote id="ID72B9346FBB84457283B70C4BC7D1EAC0" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">21</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Such date of enactment was January 8, 2002.</p></footnote> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the establishment of education positions;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the establishment of qualifications for educators and education personnel;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the fixing of basic compensation for educators and education positions;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the appointment of educators;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the discharge of educators;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/b/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the entitlement of educators to compensation;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/b/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the payment of compensation to educators;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/b/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the conditions of employment of educators;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/b/9" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the leave system for educators;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/b/10" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the annual leave and sick leave for educators;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/b/11" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">(11) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the length of the school year applicable to education positions described in subsection (a); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/b/12" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="12">(12) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such additional matters as may be appropriate.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Qualifications of Educators.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In prescribing regulations to govern the qualifications of educators, the Secretary shall require that—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/c/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">lists of qualified and interviewed applicants for education positions be maintained in each agency and area office of the Bureau from among individuals who have applied at the agency or area level for an education position or who have applied at the national level and have indicated in such application an interest in working in certain areas or agencies;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/c/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a local school board shall have the authority to waive on a case-by-case basis, any formal education or degree qualifications established by regulation pursuant to subsection (b)(2), in order for a tribal member to be hired in an education position to teach courses on tribal culture and language and that subject to subsection (e)(2), a determination by a school board that such a person be hired shall be instituted by the supervisor of the school involved; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/c/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">that it shall not be a prerequisite to the employment of an individual in an education position at the local level that—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/c/1/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such individual's name appear on a list maintained pursuant to subparagraph (A); or</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/c/1/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such individual have applied at the national level for an education position.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception for certain temporary employment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may authorize the temporary employment in an education position of an individual who has not met the certification standards established pursuant to regulations if the Secretary determines that failure to do so would result in that position remaining vacant.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Hiring of Educators.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In prescribing regulations to govern the appointment of educators, the Secretary shall require—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A)</num><clause class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/1/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i)</num><subclause class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/1/A/i/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that educators employed in a Bureau school (other than the supervisor of the school) shall be hired by the supervisor of the school; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="leftIndentDecrease2" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/1/A/i/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in a case in which there are no qualified applicants available to fill a vacancy at a Bureau school, the supervisor may consult a list maintained pursuant to subsection (c)(1)(A);</content> </subclause></clause> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">each supervisor of a Bureau school shall be hired by the education line officer of the agency office of the Bureau for the jurisdiction in which the school is located;</content> </clause> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/1/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">each educator employed in an agency office of the Bureau shall be hired by the superintendent for education of the agency office; and</content> </clause> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/1/A/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">each education line officer and educator employed in the office of the Director of the Office shall be hired by the Director;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B)</num><clause class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/1/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">before an individual is employed in an education position in a Bureau school by the supervisor of the school (or, with respect to the position of supervisor, by the appropriate agency education line officer), the local school board for the school shall be consulted; and</content></clause> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that a determination by such school board, as evidenced by school board records, that such individual should or should not be so employed shall be instituted by the supervisor (or with respect to the position of supervisor, by the superintendent for education of the agency office);</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C)</num><clause class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/1/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">before an individual is employed in an education position in an agency or area office of the Bureau, the appropriate agency school board shall be consulted; and</content></clause> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/1/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a determination by such school board, as evidenced by school board records, that such individual should or should not be employed shall be instituted by the superintendent for education of the agency office; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">all employment decisions or actions be in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and tribal laws.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Information regarding application at national level.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any individual who applies at the local level for an education position shall state on such individual's application whether or not such individual has applied at the national level for an education position in the Bureau.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Determination of accuracy.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If such individual is employed at the local level, such individual's name shall be immediately forwarded to the Secretary, who shall, as soon as practicable but in no event in more than 30 days, ascertain the accuracy of the statement made by such individual pursuant to subparagraph (A).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">False statements.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding subsection (e), if the individual's statement is found to have been false, such individual, at the Secretary's discretion, may be disciplined or discharged.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conditional appointment for national provision.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the individual has applied at the national level for an education position in the Bureau, the appointment of such individual at the local level shall be conditional for a period of 90 days, during which period the Secretary may appoint a more qualified individual (as determined by the Secretary) from the list maintained at the national level pursuant to subsection (c)(1)(A)(ii) to the position to which such individual was appointed.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Statutory construction.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as expressly provided, nothing in this section shall be construed as conferring upon local school boards authority over, or control of, educators at Bureau-funded schools or the authority to issue management decisions.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appeals.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">By supervisor.—</heading> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/4/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The supervisor of a school may appeal to the appropriate agency education line officer any determination by the local school board for the school that an individual be employed, or not be employed, in an education position in the school (other than that of supervisor) by filing a written statement describing the determination and the reasons the supervisor believes such determination should be overturned.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/4/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Action by board.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A copy of such statement shall be submitted to the local school board and such board shall be afforded an opportunity to respond, in writing, to such appeal.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/4/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Overturning of determination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">After reviewing such written appeal and response, the education line officer may, for good cause, overturn the determination of the local school board.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/4/A/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transmission of determination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The education line officer shall transmit the determination of such appeal in the form of a written opinion to such board and to such supervisor identifying the reasons for overturning such determination.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">By education line officer.—</heading> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/4/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The education line officer of an agency office of the Bureau may appeal to the Director of the Office any determination by the local school board for the school that an individual be employed, or not be employed, as the supervisor of a school by filing a written statement describing the determination and the reasons the supervisor believes such determination should be overturned.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/4/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Action by board.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A copy of such statement shall be submitted to the local school board and such board shall be afforded an opportunity to respond, in writing, to such appeal.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/4/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Overturning of determination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">After reviewing such written appeal and response, the Director may, for good cause, overturn the determination of the local school board.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/4/B/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transmission of determination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Director shall transmit the determination of such appeal in the form of a written opinion to such board and to such education line officer identifying the reasons for overturning such determination.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other appeals.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The education line officer of an agency office of the Bureau may appeal to the Director of the Office any determination by the agency school board that an individual be employed, or not be employed, in an education position in such agency office by filing a written statement describing the determination and the reasons the supervisor believes such determination should be overturned.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Action by board.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A copy of such statement shall be submitted to the agency school board and such board shall be afforded an opportunity to respond, in writing, to such appeal.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/5/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Overturning of determination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">After reviewing such written appeal and response, the Director may, for good cause, overturn the determination of the agency school board.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/5/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transmission of determination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Director shall transmit the determination of such appeal in the form of a written opinion to such board and to such education line officer identifying the reasons for overturning such determination.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Discharge and Conditions of Employment of Educators.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regulations.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In promulgating regulations to govern the discharge and conditions of employment of educators, the Secretary shall require—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/e/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that procedures shall be established for the rapid and equitable resolution of grievances of educators;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/e/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that no educator may be discharged without notice of the reasons for the discharge and an opportunity for a hearing under procedures that comport with the requirements of due process; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/e/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that each educator employed in a Bureau school shall be notified 30 days prior to the end of an academic year whether the employment contract of the individual will be renewed for the following year.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Procedures for discharge.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/e/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Determinations.—</heading> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/e/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in clause (iii), the supervisor of a Bureau school may discharge (subject to procedures established under paragraph (1)(B)) for cause (as determined under regulations prescribed by the Secretary) any educator employed in such school.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/e/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notification of board.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">On giving notice to an educator of the supervisor's intention to discharge the educator, the supervisor shall immediately notify the local school board of the proposed discharge.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/e/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Determination by board.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the local school board determines that such educator shall not be discharged, that determination shall be followed by the supervisor.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/e/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appeals.—</heading> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/e/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The supervisor shall have the right to appeal to the education line officer of the appropriate agency office of the Bureau a determination by a local school board under subparagraph (A)(iii), as evidenced by school board records, not to discharge an educator.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/e/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Decision of agency education line officer.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon hearing such an appeal, the agency education line officer may, for good cause, issue a decision overturning the determination of the local school board with respect to the employment of such individual.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/e/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form of decision.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The education line officer shall make the decision in writing and submit the decision to the local school board.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/e/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Recommendations of school boards for discharge.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each local school board for a Bureau school shall have the right—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/e/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to recommend to the supervisor that an educator employed in the school be discharged; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/e/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to recommend to the education line officer of the appropriate agency office of the Bureau and to the Director of the Office, that the supervisor of the school be discharged.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability of Indian Preference Laws.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/f/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/f/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any provision of the Indian preference laws, such laws shall not apply in the case of any personnel action carried out under this section with respect to an applicant or employee not entitled to an Indian preference if each tribal organization concerned—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/f/1/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">grants a written waiver of the application of those laws with respect to the personnel action; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/f/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">states that the waiver is necessary.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/f/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">No effect on responsibility of bureau.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">This paragraph shall not be construed to relieve the responsibility of the Bureau to issue timely and adequate announcements and advertisements concerning any such personnel action if such action is intended to fill a vacancy (no matter how such vacancy is created).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/f/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection:</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/f/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Indian preference laws.—</heading> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/f/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Indian preference laws</term>” means section 12 of the Act of June 18, 1934 (48 Stat. 986, chapter 576) or any other provision of law granting a preference to Indians in promotions and other personnel actions.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/f/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exclusion.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Indian preference laws</term>” does not include section 7(b) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/f/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Tribal organization.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">tribal organization</term>” means—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/f/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the recognized governing body of any Indian tribe, band, nation, pueblo, or other organized community, including a Native village (as defined in section 3(c) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act); or</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/f/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in connection with any personnel action referred to in this subsection, any local school board to which the governing body has delegated the authority to grant a waiver under this subsection with respect to a personnel action.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Compensation or Annual Salary.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Compensation for educators and education positions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as otherwise provided in this section, the Secretary shall establish the compensation or annual salary rate for educators and education positions—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g/1/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">at rates in effect under the General Schedule for individuals with comparable qualifications, and holding comparable positions, to whom chapter 51 of title 5, United States Code, is applicable; or</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">on the basis of the Federal Wage System schedule in effect for the locality involved, and for the comparable positions, at the rates of compensation in effect for the senior executive service.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Compensation or salary for teachers and counselors.—</heading> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g/1/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall establish the rate of compensation, or annual salary rate, for the positions of teachers and counselors (including dormitory counselors and home-living counselors) at the rate of compensation applicable (on the date of enactment of the Native American Education Improvement Act of 2001<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="ID1A29C6D3F6D341908015C5BCDFB0E67C" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">22</ref> and thereafter) for comparable positions in the overseas schools under the Defense Department Overseas Teachers Pay and Personnel Practices Act.</content><footnote id="ID1A29C6D3F6D341908015C5BCDFB0E67C" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">22</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Such date of enactment was January 8, 2002.</p></footnote> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Essential provisions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall allow the local school boards involved authority to implement only the aspects of the Defense Department Overseas Teachers Pay and Personnel Practices Act pay provisions that are considered essential for recruitment and retention of teachers and counselors. Implementation of such provisions shall not be construed to require the implementation of that entire Act.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rates for new hires.—</heading> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g/1/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Beginning with the first fiscal year following the date of enactment of the Native American Education Improvement Act of 2001<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="IDB8811EE25BC44BFC9ECAC1A17E62FA75" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">23</ref>, each local school board of a Bureau school may establish a rate of compensation or annual salary rate described in clause (ii) for teachers and counselors (including academic counselors) who are new hires at the school and who had not worked at the school, as of the first day of such fiscal year.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g/1/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consistent rates.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The rates established under clause (i) shall be consistent with the rates paid for individuals in the same positions, with the same tenure and training, as the teachers and counselors, in any other school within whose boundaries the Bureau school is located.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g/1/C/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Decreases.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In a case in which the establishment of rates under clause (i) causes a reduction in compensation at a school from the rate of compensation that was in effect for the first fiscal year following the date of enactment of the Native American Education Improvement Act of 2001<ref class="footnoteRef" style="-uslm-dtd:dangling-footnote-ref">23</ref>, the new rates of compensation may be applied to the compensation of employees of the school who worked at the school as of such date of enactment by applying those rates at each contract renewal for the employees so that the reduction takes effect in three equal installments.</content><footnote id="IDB8811EE25BC44BFC9ECAC1A17E62FA75" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">23</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Such date of enactment was January 8, 2002.</p></footnote> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g/1/C/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Increases.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In a case in which adoption of rates under clause (i) leads to an increase in the payment of compensation from that which was in effect for the fiscal year following the date of enactment of the Native American Education Improvement Act of 2001<ref class="footnoteRef" style="-uslm-dtd:dangling-footnote-ref">23</ref>, the school board may make such rates applicable at the next contract renewal such that—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g/1/C/iv/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the increase occurs in its entirety; or</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g/1/C/iv/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the increase is applied in three equal installments.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of regulations; continued employment of certain educators.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The establishment of rates of basic compensation and annual salary rates under subparagraphs (B) and (C) shall not—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g/1/D/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">preclude the use of regulations and procedures used by the Bureau prior to April 28, 1988, in making determinations regarding promotions and advancements through levels of pay that are based on the merit, education, experience, or tenure of the educator; or</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g/1/D/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">affect the continued employment or compensation of an educator who was employed in an education position on October 31, 1979, and who did not make an election under subsection (p) as in effect on January 1, 1990.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Post differential rates.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may pay a post differential rate, not to exceed 25 percent of the rate of compensation, for educators or education positions, on the basis of conditions of environment or work that warrant additional pay, as a recruitment and retention incentive.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Supervisor's authority.—</heading> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in clause (ii), on the request of the supervisor and the local school board of a Bureau school, the Secretary shall grant the supervisor of the school authorization to provide one or more post differential rates under subparagraph (A).</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall disapprove, or approve with a modification, a request for authorization to provide a post differential rate if the Secretary determines for clear and convincing reasons (and advises the board in writing of those reasons) that the rate should be disapproved or decreased because the disparity of compensation between the appropriate educators or positions in the Bureau school, and the comparable educators or positions at the nearest public school, is—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g/2/B/ii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I)</num><item class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g/2/B/ii/I/aa" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">at least 5 percent; or</content></item> <item class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g/2/B/ii/I/bb" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">less than 5 percent; and</content> </item> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g/2/B/ii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">does not affect the recruitment or retention of employees at the school.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Approval of requests.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A request made under clause (i) shall be considered to be approved at the end of the 60th day after the request is received in the Central Office of the Bureau unless before that time the request is approved, approved with a modification, or disapproved by the Secretary.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g/2/B/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Discontinuation of or decrease in rates.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary or the supervisor of a Bureau school may discontinue or decrease a post differential rate provided for under this paragraph at the beginning of an academic year if—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g/2/B/iv/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the local school board requests that such differential be discontinued or decreased; or</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g/2/B/iv/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary or the supervisor, respectively, determines for clear and convincing reasons (and advises the board in writing of those reasons) that there is no disparity of compensation that would affect the recruitment or retention of employees at the school after the differential is discontinued or decreased.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g/2/B/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reports.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">On or before February 1 of each year, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report describing the requests and approvals of authorization made under this paragraph during the previous year and listing the positions receiving post differential rates under contracts entered into under those authorizations.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/h" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Liquidation of Remaining Leave Upon Termination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon termination of employment with the Bureau, any annual leave remaining to the credit of an individual covered by this section shall be liquidated in accordance with sections 5551(a) and 6306 of title 5, United States Code, except that leave earned or accrued under regulations promulgated pursuant to subsection (b)(10) shall not be so liquidated.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/i" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transfer of Remaining Sick Leave Upon Transfer, Promotion, or Reemployment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the case of any educator who is transferred, promoted, or reappointed, without break in service, to a position in the Federal Government under a different leave system, any remaining leave to the credit of such person earned or credited under the regulations promulgated pursuant to subsection (b)(10) shall be transferred to such person's credit in the employing agency on an adjusted basis in accordance with regulations which shall be promulgated by the Office of Personnel Management.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/j" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="j">(j) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Ineligibility for Employment of Voluntarily Terminated Educators.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An educator who voluntarily terminates employment with the Bureau before the expiration of the existing employment contract between such educator and the Bureau shall not be eligible to be employed in another education position in the Bureau during the remainder of the term of such contract.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/k" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="k">(k) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Dual Compensation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the case of any educator employed in an education position described in subsection (l)(1)(A) who—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/k/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is employed at the close of a school year;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/k/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">agrees in writing to serve in such position for the next school year; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/k/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is employed in another position during the recess period immediately preceding such next school year, or during such recess period receives additional compensation referred to in section 5533 of title 5, United States Code, relating to dual compensation,</content> </paragraph><continuation role="subsection" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">shall not apply to such educator by reason of any such employment during a recess period for any receipt of additional compensation.</continuation> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/l" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="l">(l) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Voluntary Services.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/l/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding section 1342 of title 31, United States Code, the Secretary may, subject to the approval of the local school board concerned, accept voluntary services on behalf of Bureau schools.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/l/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Federal employee protection.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this part requires Federal employees to work without compensation or allows the use of volunteer services to displace or replace Federal employees.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/l/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Federal status.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An individual providing volunteer services under this section is a Federal employee only for purposes of chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, and chapter 171 of title 28, United States Code.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/m" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="m">(m) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Proration of Pay.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/m/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Election of employee.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/m/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, including laws relating to dual compensation, the Secretary, at the election of the employee, shall prorate the salary of an employee employed in an education position for the academic school year over the entire 12-month period.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/m/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Election.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each educator employed for the academic school year shall annually elect to be paid on a 12-month basis or for those months while school is in session.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/m/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">No loss of pay or benefits.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No educator shall suffer a loss of pay or benefits, including benefits under unemployment or other Federal or federally assisted programs, because of such election.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/m/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Change of election.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">During the course of such year the employee may change election once.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/m/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Lump sum payment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">That portion of the employee's pay which would be paid between academic school years may be paid in a lump sum at the election of the employee.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/m/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Nonapplicability.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">This subsection applies to those individuals employed under the provisions of section 1132 of this title or title 5, United States Code.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/m/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this subsection, the terms “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">educator</term>” and “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">education position</quotedText>” have the meanings contained in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (o).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/n" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="n">(n) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Extracurricular Activities.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/n/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Stipend.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/n/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may provide, for each Bureau area, a stipend in lieu of overtime premium pay or compensatory time off.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/n/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Provision to employees.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any employee of the Bureau who performs additional activities to provide services to students or otherwise support the school's academic and social programs may elect to be compensated for all such work on the basis of the stipend.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/n/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Nature of stipend.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such stipend shall be paid as a supplement to the employee's base pay.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/n/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Election not to receive stipend.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If an employee elects not to be compensated through the stipend established by this subsection, the appropriate provisions of title 5, United States Code, shall apply.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/n/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability of subsection.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">This subsection applies to all Bureau employees, regardless of whether the employee is employed under section 1132 of this title or title 5, United States Code.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/o" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="o">(o) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/o/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Education position.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">education position</term>” means a position in the Bureau the duties and responsibilities of which—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/o/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A)</num><clause class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/o/1/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">are performed on a school year basis principally in a Bureau school; and</content></clause> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/o/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">involve—</chapeau> <subclause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/o/1/A/ii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">classroom or other instruction or the supervision or direction of classroom or other instruction;</content> </subclause> <subclause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/o/1/A/ii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any activity (other than teaching) which requires academic credits in educational theory and practice equal to the academic credits in educational theory and practice required for a bachelor's degree in education from an accredited institution of higher education;</content> </subclause> <subclause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/o/1/A/ii/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any activity in or related to the field of education notwithstanding that academic credits in educational theory and practice are not a formal requirement for the conduct of such activity; or</content> </subclause> <subclause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/o/1/A/ii/IV" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">(IV) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">support services at, or associated with, the site of the school; or</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/o/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">are performed at the agency level of the Bureau and involve the implementation of education-related programs other than the position for agency superintendent for education.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/o/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Educator.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">educator</term>” means an individual whose services are required, or who is employed, in an education position.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/p" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="p">(p) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Covered Individuals; Election.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">This section shall apply with respect to any educator hired after November 1, 1979 (and to any educator who elected for coverage under that provision after November 1, 1979) and to the position in which such individual is employed. The enactment of this section shall not affect the continued employment of an individual employed on October 31, 1979, in an education position, or such person's right to receive the compensation attached to such position.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/q" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="q">(q) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Furlough Without Consent.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/q/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An educator who was employed in an education position on October 31, 1979, who was eligible to make an election under subsection (p) at that time, and who did not make the election under such subsection, may not be placed on furlough (within the meaning of section 7511(a)(5) of title 5, United States Code, without the consent of such educator for an aggregate of more than 4 weeks within the same calendar year, unless—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/q/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the supervisor, with the approval of the local school board (or of the education line officer upon appeal under paragraph (2)), of the Bureau school at which such educator provides services determines that a longer period of furlough is necessary due to an insufficient amount of funds available for personnel compensation at such school, as determined under the financial plan process as determined under section 1129(b); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/q/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">all educators (other than principals and clerical employees) providing services at such Bureau school are placed on furloughs of equal length, except that the supervisor, with the approval of the local school board (or of the agency education line officer upon appeal under paragraph (2)), may continue one or more educators in pay status if—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/q/1/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such educators are needed to operate summer programs, attend summer training sessions, or participate in special activities including curriculum development committees; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/q/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such educators are selected based upon such educator's qualifications after public notice of the minimum qualifications reasonably necessary and without discrimination as to supervisory, nonsupervisory, or other status of the educators who apply.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/q/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appeals.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The supervisor of a Bureau school may appeal to the appropriate agency education line officer any refusal by the local school board to approve any determination of the supervisor that is described in paragraph (1)(A) by filing a written statement describing the determination and the reasons the supervisor believes such determination should be approved. A copy of such statement shall be submitted to the local school board and such board shall be afforded an opportunity to respond, in writing, to such appeal. After reviewing such written appeal and response, the education line officer may, for good cause, approve the determination of the supervisor. The educational line officer shall transmit the determination of such appeal in the form of a written opinion to such local school board and to the supervisor identifying the reasons for approving such determination.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/r" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="r">(r) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Stipends.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary is authorized to provide annual stipends to teachers who become certified by the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards, the National Council on Teacher Quality, or other nationally recognized certification or credentialing organizations.</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1133" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1133">SEC. 1133. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t25/s2013">25 U.S.C. 2013</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">COMPUTERIZED MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1133/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 12 months after the date of enactment of the Native American Education Improvement Act of 2001<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="IDE0D49550598145DCB0125A49725DEA91" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">24</ref>, the Secretary shall update the computerized management information system within the Office. The information to be updated shall include information regarding—</chapeau><footnote id="IDE0D49550598145DCB0125A49725DEA91" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">24</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Such date of enactment was January 8, 2002.</p></footnote> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1133/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">student enrollment;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1133/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">curricula;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1133/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">staffing;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1133/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">facilities;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1133/a/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">community demographics;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1133/a/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">student assessment information;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1133/a/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">information on the administrative and program costs attributable to each Bureau program, divided into discrete elements;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1133/a/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">relevant reports;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1133/a/9" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">personnel records;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1133/a/10" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">finance and payroll; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1133/a/11" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">(11) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such other items as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1133/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Implementation of System.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than July 1, 2003, the Secretary shall complete the implementation of the updated computerized management information system at each Bureau field office and Bureau-funded school.</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1134" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1134">SEC. 1134. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t25/s2014">25 U.S.C. 2014</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">RECRUITMENT OF INDIAN EDUCATORS. </heading> <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall institute a policy for the recruitment of qualified Indian educators and a detailed plan to promote employees from within the Bureau. Such plan shall include opportunities for acquiring work experience prior to actual work assignment.</content> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1135" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1135">SEC. 1135. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t25/s2015">25 U.S.C. 2015</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ANNUAL REPORT; AUDITS. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1135/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual Reports.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall submit to each appropriate committee of Congress, all Bureau-funded schools, and the tribal governing bodies of such schools, a detailed annual report on the state of education within the Bureau, and any problems encountered in Indian education during the period covered by the report, that includes—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1135/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">suggestions for the improvement of the Bureau educational system and for increasing tribal or local Indian control of such system; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1135/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">information on the status of tribally controlled community colleges.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1135/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Budget Request.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The annual budget request for the education programs of the Bureau, as submitted as part of the President's next annual budget request under section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, shall include the plans required by sections 1121(c), 1122(c), and 1124(c).</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1135/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Financial and Compliance Audits.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Inspector General of the Department of the Interior shall establish a system to ensure that financial and compliance audits, based upon the extent to which a school described in subsection (a) has complied with the local financial plan under section 1130, are conducted of each Bureau-operated school at least once every 3 years.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1135/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administrative Evaluation of Schools.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Director shall, at least once every 3 to 5 years, conduct a comprehensive evaluation of Bureau-operated schools. Such evaluation shall be in addition to any other program review or evaluation that may be required under Federal law.</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1136" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1136">SEC. 1136. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t25/s2016">25 U.S.C. 2016</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">RIGHTS OF INDIAN STUDENTS. </heading> <subsection role="undesignated-level" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall prescribe such rules and regulations as are necessary to ensure the constitutional and civil rights of Indian students attending Bureau-funded schools, including such students' rights to—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1136/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">privacy under the laws of the United States;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1136/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">freedom of religion and expression; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1136/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">due process in connection with disciplinary actions, suspensions, and expulsions.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1137" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1137">SEC. 1137. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t25/s2017">25 U.S.C. 2017</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REGULATIONS. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1137/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Promulgation.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1137/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may promulgate only such regulations—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1137/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">as are necessary to ensure compliance with the specific provisions of this part; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1137/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">as the Secretary is authorized to promulgate pursuant to section 5211 of the Tribally Controlled Schools Act of 1988 (25 U.S.C. 2510).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1137/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Publication.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In promulgating the regulations, the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1137/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">publish proposed regulations in the Federal Register; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1137/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide a period of not less than 120 days for public comment and consultation on the regulations.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1137/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Citation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The regulations shall contain, immediately following each regulatory section, a citation to any statutory provision providing authority to promulgate such regulatory section.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1137/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Miscellaneous.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The provisions of this Act shall supersede any conflicting provisions of law (including any conflicting regulations) in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act and the Secretary is authorized to repeal any regulation inconsistent with the provisions of this Act.</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1138" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1138">SEC. 1138. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t25/s2018">25 U.S.C. 2018</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REGIONAL MEETINGS AND NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1138/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regional Meetings.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Prior to publishing any proposed regulations under subsection (b)(1), and prior to establishing the negotiated rulemaking committee under subsection (b)(3), the Secretary shall convene regional meetings to consult with personnel of the Office of Indian Education Programs, educators at Bureau schools, and tribal officials, parents, teachers, administrators, and school board members of tribes served by Bureau-funded schools to provide guidance to the Secretary on the content of regulations authorized to be promulgated under this part and the Tribally Controlled Schools Act of 1988.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1138/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Negotiated Rulemaking.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1138/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding sections 563(a) and 565(a) of title 5, United States Code, the Secretary shall promulgate regulations authorized under subsection (a) and under the Tribally Controlled Schools Act of 1988, in accordance with the negotiated rulemaking procedures provided for under subchapter III of chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code, and shall publish final regulations in the Federal Register.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1138/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notification to congress.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If draft regulations implementing this part and the Tribally Controlled Schools Act of 1988 are not promulgated in final form within 18 months after the date of enactment of the Native American Education Improvement Act of 2001<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="ID1DE72BEE0FC84537B05B29A77FDB1846" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">25</ref>, the Secretary shall notify the appropriate committees of Congress of which draft regulations were not promulgated in final form by the deadline and the reason such final regulations were not promulgated.</content><footnote id="ID1DE72BEE0FC84537B05B29A77FDB1846" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">25</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Such date of enactment was January 8, 2002.</p></footnote> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1138/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rulemaking committee.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall establish a negotiated rulemaking committee to carry out this subsection. In establishing such committee, the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1138/b/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">apply the procedures provided for under subchapter III of chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code, in a manner that reflects the unique government-to-government relationship between Indian tribes and the United States;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1138/b/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensure that the membership of the committee includes only representatives of the Federal Government and of tribes served by Bureau-funded schools;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1138/b/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">select the tribal representatives of the committee from among individuals nominated by the representatives of the tribal and tribally operated schools;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1138/b/3/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensure, to the maximum extent possible, that the tribal representative membership on the committee reflects the proportionate share of students from tribes served by the Bureau-funded school system; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1138/b/3/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">comply with chapter 10 of title 5, United States Code.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1138/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Special rule.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall carry out this section using the general administrative funds of the Department of the Interior. In accordance with subchapter III of chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code, and section 1006(d) of title 5, United States Code, payment of costs associated with negotiated rulemaking shall include the reasonable expenses of committee members.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1138/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Application of Section.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1138/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Supremacy of provisions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The provisions of this section shall supersede any conflicting regulations in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this part, and the Secretary may repeal any regulation that is inconsistent with the provisions of this part.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1138/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Modifications.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may modify regulations promulgated under this section or the Tribally Controlled Schools Act of 1988, only in accordance with this section.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1139">SEC. 1139. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t25/s2019">25 U.S.C. 2019</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall provide grants to tribes, tribal organizations, and consortia of tribes and tribal organizations to fund early childhood development programs that are operated by such tribes, organizations, or consortia.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Amount of Grants.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The total amount of the grants provided under subsection (a) with respect to each tribe, tribal organization, or consortium of tribes or tribal organizations for each fiscal year shall be equal to the amount which bears the same relationship to the total amount appropriated under the authority of subsection (g) for such fiscal year (less amounts provided under subsection (f)) as—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the total number of children under 6 years of age who are members of—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/b/1/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such tribe;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/b/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the tribe that authorized such tribal organization; or</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/b/1/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">any tribe that—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/b/1/A/iii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is a member of such consortium; or</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/b/1/A/iii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">authorizes any tribal organization that is a member of such consortium; bears to</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the total number of all children under 6 years of age who are members of any tribe that—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/b/1/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is eligible to receive funds under subsection (a);</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/b/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is a member of a consortium that is eligible to receive such funds; or</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/b/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">authorizes a tribal organization that is eligible to receive such funds.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">No grant may be provided under subsection (a)—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to any tribe that has less than 500 members;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">to any tribal organization which is authorized—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/b/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by only one tribe that has less than 500 members; or</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/b/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by one or more tribes that have a combined total membership of less than 500 members; or</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/b/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to any consortium composed of tribes, or tribal organizations authorized by tribes, that have a combined total tribal membership of less than 500 members.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Application.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A grant may be provided under subsection (a) to a tribe, tribal organization, or consortium of tribes and tribal organizations only if the tribe, organization, or consortium submits to the Secretary an application for the grant at such time and in such form as the Secretary shall prescribe.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contents.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Applications submitted under paragraph (1) shall set forth the early childhood development program that the applicant desires to operate.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirement of Programs Funded.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The early childhood development programs that are funded by grants provided under subsection (a)—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall coordinate existing programs and may provide services that meet identified needs of parents and children under 6 years of age which are not being met by existing programs, including—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/d/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">prenatal care;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/d/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">nutrition education;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/d/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">health education and screening;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/d/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">family literacy services;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/d/1/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">educational testing; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/d/1/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">other educational services;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may include instruction in the language, art, and culture of the tribe; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall provide for periodic assessment of the program.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Coordination of Family Literacy Programs.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Family literacy programs operated under this section and other family literacy programs operated by the Bureau of Indian Affairs shall be coordinated with family literacy programs for Indian children under subpart 2 of part B of title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 in order to avoid duplication and to encourage the dissemination of information on quality family literacy programs serving Indians.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administrative Costs.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall, out of funds appropriated under subsection (g), include in the grants provided under subsection (a) amounts for administrative costs incurred by the tribe, tribal organization, or consortium of tribes in establishing and maintaining the early childhood development program.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization of Appropriations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary.</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1140" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1140">SEC. 1140. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t25/s2020">25 U.S.C. 2020</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TRIBAL DEPARTMENTS OR DIVISIONS OF EDUCATION. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1140/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary shall make grants and provide technical assistance to tribes for the development and operation of tribal departments or divisions of education for the purpose of planning and coordinating all educational programs of the tribe.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1140/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applications.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For a tribe to be eligible to receive a grant under this section, the governing body of the tribe shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1140/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Diversity.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall award grants under this section in a manner that fosters geographic and population diversity.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1140/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Tribes that receive grants under this section shall use the funds made available through the grants—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1140/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to facilitate tribal control in all matters relating to the education of Indian children on reservations (and on former Indian reservations in Oklahoma);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1140/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to provide for the development of coordinated educational programs (including all preschool, elementary, secondary, and higher or vocational educational programs funded by tribal, Federal, or other sources) on reservations (and on former Indian reservations in Oklahoma) by encouraging tribal administrative support of all Bureau-funded educational programs as well as encouraging tribal cooperation and coordination with entities carrying out all educational programs receiving financial support from other Federal agencies, State agencies, or private entities; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1140/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to provide for the development and enforcement of tribal educational codes, including tribal educational policies and tribal standards applicable to curriculum, personnel, students, facilities, and support programs.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1140/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Priorities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In making grants under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to any application that—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1140/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">includes—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1140/e/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">assurances that the applicant serves three or more separate Bureau-funded schools; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1140/e/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">assurances from the applicant that the tribal department of education to be funded under this section will provide coordinating services and technical assistance to all of such schools;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1140/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">includes assurances that all education programs for which funds are provided by such a contract or grant will be monitored and audited, by or through the tribal department of education, to ensure that the programs meet the requirements of law; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1140/e/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">provides a plan and schedule that—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1140/e/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">provides for—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1140/e/3/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the assumption, by the tribal department of education, of all assets and functions of the Bureau agency office associated with the tribe, to the extent the assets and functions relate to education; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1140/e/3/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the termination by the Bureau of such functions and office at the time of such assumption; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1140/e/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provides that the assumption shall occur over the term of the grant made under this section, except that, when mutually agreeable to the tribal governing body and the Assistant Secretary, the period in which such assumption is to occur may be modified, reduced, or extended after the initial year of the grant.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1140/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Time Period of Grant.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to the availability of appropriated funds, a grant provided under this section shall be provided for a period of 3 years. If the performance of the grant recipient is satisfactory to the Secretary, the grant may be renewed for additional 3-year terms.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1140/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Terms, Conditions, or Requirements.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A tribe that receives a grant under this section shall comply with regulations relating to grants made under section 103(a) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act that are in effect on the date that the tribal governing body submits the application for the grant under subsection (b). The Secretary shall not impose any terms, conditions, or requirements on the provision of grants under this section that are not specified in this section.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1140/h" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization of Appropriations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $2,000,000.</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141" role="definitions" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1141">SEC. 1141. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t25/s2021">25 U.S.C. 2021</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DEFINITIONS. </heading> <subsection role="undesignated-level" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the purposes of this part, unless otherwise specified:</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Agency school board.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">agency school board</term>” means a body—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the members of which are appointed by all of the school boards of the schools located within an agency, including schools operated under contract or grant; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the number of such members is determined by the Secretary, in consultation with the affected tribes;</content> </subparagraph><continuation role="paragraph" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">except that, in agencies serving a single school, the school board of such school shall fulfill these duties, and in agencies having schools or a school operated under contract or grant, one such member at least shall be from such a school.</continuation> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Bureau.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Bureau</term>” means the Bureau of Indian Affairs of the Department of the Interior.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Bureau-funded school.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Bureau-funded school</term>” means—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a Bureau school;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a contract or grant school; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a school for which assistance is provided under the Tribally Controlled Schools Act of 1988.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Bureau school.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Bureau school</term>” means a Bureau-operated elementary or secondary day or boarding school or a Bureau-operated dormitory for students attending a school other than a Bureau school.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Complementary educational facilities.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">complementary educational facilities</term>” means educational program functional spaces such as libraries, gymnasiums, and cafeterias.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contract or grant school.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">contract or grant school</term>” means an elementary school, secondary school, or dormitory that receives financial assistance for its operation under a contract, grant, or agreement with the Bureau under section 102, 103(a), or 208 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, or under the Tribally Controlled Schools Act of 1988.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Director.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Director</term>” means the Director of the Office of Indian Education Programs.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Education line officer.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">education line officer</term>” means a member of the education personnel under the supervision of the Director of the Office, whether located in a central, area, or agency office.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/9" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Family literacy services.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">family literacy services</term>” has the meaning given that term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/10" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Financial plan.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">financial plan</term>” means a plan of services provided by each Bureau school.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/11" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">(11) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Indian organization.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Indian organization</term>” means any group, association, partnership, corporation, or other legal entity owned or controlled by a federally recognized Indian tribe or tribes, or a majority of whose members are members of federally recognized tribes.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/12" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="12">(12) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inherently federal functions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">inherently Federal functions</term>” means functions and responsibilities which, under section 1126(c), are noncontractable, including—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/12/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the allocation and obligation of Federal funds and determinations as to the amounts of expenditures;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/12/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the administration of Federal personnel laws for Federal employees;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/12/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the administration of Federal contracting and grant laws, including the monitoring and auditing of contracts and grants in order to maintain the continuing trust, programmatic, and fiscal responsibilities of the Secretary;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/12/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the conducting of administrative hearings and deciding of administrative appeals;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/12/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the determination of the Secretary's views and recommendations concerning administrative appeals or litigation and the representation of the Secretary in administrative appeals and litigation;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/12/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the issuance of Federal regulations and policies as well as any documents published in the Federal Register;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/12/G" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">reporting to Congress and the President;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/12/H" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the formulation of the Secretary's and the President's policies and their budgetary and legislative recommendations and views; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/12/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the nondelegable statutory duties of the Secretary relating to trust resources.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/13" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="13">(13) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Local educational agency.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">local educational agency</term>” means a board of education or other legally constituted local school authority having administrative control and direction of free public education in a county, township, or independent or other school district located within a State, and includes any State agency that directly operates and maintains facilities for providing free public education.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/14" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="14">(14) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Local school board.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">local school board</term>”, when used with respect to a Bureau school, means a body chosen in accordance with the laws of the tribe to be served or, in the absence of such laws, elected by the parents of the Indian children attending the school, except that, for a school serving a substantial number of students from different tribes—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/14/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the members of the body shall be appointed by the tribal governing bodies of the tribes affected; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/14/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the number of such members shall be determined by the Secretary in consultation with the affected tribes.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/15" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="15">(15) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Office.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Office</term>” means the Office of Indian Education Programs within the Bureau.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/16" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="16">(16) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regulation.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/16/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">regulation</term>” means any part of a statement of general or particular applicability of the Secretary designed to carry out, interpret, or prescribe law or policy in carrying out this Act.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/16/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rule of construction.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in subparagraph (A) or any other provision of this title shall be construed to prohibit the Secretary from issuing guidance, internal directives, or other documents similar to the documents found in the Indian Affairs Manual of the Bureau of Indian Affairs.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/17" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="17">(17) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Secretary.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Secretary</term>” means the Secretary of the Interior.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/18" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="18">(18) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Supervisor.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">supervisor</term>” means the individual in the position of ultimate authority at a Bureau school.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/19" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="19">(19) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Tribal governing body.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">tribal governing body</term>” means, with respect to any school, the tribal governing body, or tribal governing bodies, that represent at least 90 percent of the students served by such school.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/20" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="20">(20) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Tribe.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">tribe</term>” means any Indian tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including an Alaska Native Regional Corporation or Village Corporation (as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act), which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians.</content> <elided style="-uslm-dtd:omitted-text">* * * * * * *</elided> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </part>

* * * * * * * <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="XI">TITLE XI—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">INDIAN EDUCATION </heading> <part identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptA" style="-uslm-dtd:part" styleType="traditional"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">Part A—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Assistance to Local Educational Agencies </heading> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptA/s1101" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="traditional"> <heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">amendment to public law 874 </heading> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1101">Sec. 1101. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s240">20 U.S.C. 240 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><subsection class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptA/s1101/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a)<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="ID237FA80DD8C44D4CB6A8C6089C7F411F" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">1</ref> </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text"> <elided style="-uslm-dtd:omitted-text">* * *</elided> </content><footnote id="ID237FA80DD8C44D4CB6A8C6089C7F411F" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">1</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Section 1101(a) of the Education Amendments of 1978 (P.L. 95–561) amended section 3(d)(2)(D) of Public Law 874. .</p></footnote></subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptA/s1101/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b)<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="IDB3AD71AD7F0B49278E6858B95466B4A8" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">2</ref> </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text"> <elided style="-uslm-dtd:omitted-text">* * *</elided> </content><footnote id="IDB3AD71AD7F0B49278E6858B95466B4A8" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">2</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Section 1101(b) of the Education Amendments of 1978 repealed section 5(a)(2) of Public Law 874.</p></footnote> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptA/s1101/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c)<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="IDBB033781C7C24718AE3CD336CF52A72E" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">3</ref> </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text"> <elided style="-uslm-dtd:omitted-text">* * *</elided> </content><footnote id="IDBB033781C7C24718AE3CD336CF52A72E" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">3</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Section 1101(c) of the Education Amendments of 1978 amended section 5(b) of Public Law 874 to add a new paragraph (3).</p></footnote> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptA/s1101/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Within one year of the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in cooperation with the Commissioner, shall propose and promulgate special regulations which will provide that where a local educational agency does not undertake the remedial action required by the Commissioner under section 5(b)(3)(C)(vi) of the Act of September 30, 1950 (Public Law 874, Eighty-first Congress) and the Commissioner determines that an extension of time will not effectively encourage the remedy, the affected tribes may elect to contract with the Bureau under title I of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to provide educational services provided by the local educational agency or elect to have such services provided by a Bureau of Indian Affairs school. Such regulations shall also establish procedures whereby the funding necessary to provide such educational services may be obtained, and establish such procedures as are necessary to insure orderly and expeditious transition in provision of educational services.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptA/s1101/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e)<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="ID4C5890F0552E4287994E516AAC9BD379" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">4</ref> </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text"> <elided style="-uslm-dtd:omitted-text">* * *</elided> </content><footnote id="ID4C5890F0552E4287994E516AAC9BD379" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">4</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Section 1101(e) of the Education Amendments of 1978 amended section 5(c)(2)(A) of Public Law 874 by redesignating divisions (ii) through (vi) as (iii) through (viii) and by adding a new division (ii).</p></footnote> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptA/s1102" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="traditional"> <heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">funding provision </heading> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1102">Sec. 1102. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t25/s13">25 U.S.C. 13 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><subsection class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptA/s1102/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of the Interior shall develop alternative methods for the equitable distribution of any supplement program funds provided, pursuant to an appropriation under the Act of November 2, 1921, commonly referred to as the Snyder Act, for contracting under the Act of April 16, 1934, commonly referred to as the Johnson-O'Malley Act, and shall publish in the Federal Register by March 1, 1979, such alternatives for the purpose of allowing eligible tribes to comment by May 1, 1979. At that time, the Secretary shall conduct a field survey listing all alternative formula.</content></subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptA/s1102/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">By July 1, 1979, the Secretary shall establish and publish the formula in the Federal Register which the majority of such tribes determine, but vote certified to the Secretary, to be most equitable and shall use such formula for purposes of distribution of the funds appropriated pursuant to such Act beginning on or after October 1, 1979. The Secretary shall, in accordance with procedures consistent with that prescribed herein, revise such formula periodically as necessary.</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptA/s1103" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="traditional"> <heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">basic educational support </heading> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1103">Sec. 1103. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t25/s13">25 U.S.C. 13 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><subsection class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptA/s1103/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a)</num><paragraph class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptA/s1103/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">From sums already appropriated under the Act of November 2, 1921 (25 U.S.C. 13) and notwithstanding any other provision of law or any requirement of a grant or agreement relating to the timing of payments for basic support contracts or grants under the Act of April 16, 1934 (25 U.S.C. (452–457), the Secretary of the Interior shall make payments of all funds appropriated under the authority of the Act of November 2, 1921, for fiscal year 1978 (including any fiscal year 1978 funds subsequently obligated in fiscal year 1979 from such appropriation) for basic support contracts or grants to any school that had a deficit in its operating budget for fiscal year 1978 as a consequence of the lack of complete payment from the Department of the Interior for such contract or grant. Such payments shall be made in accordance with any applicable condition of such contracts or grants other than conditions relating to the timing of payments.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptA/s1103/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of the Interior shall make the payments referred to in paragraph (1) not later than thirty days after the date of the enactment of this Act, Saturdays, Sundays, and legal public holidays, as established by section 6103 of title 5, United States Code, shall not be considered as days for purposes of the preceding sentence.</content> </paragraph></subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptA/s1103/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such sums as are needed under such Act of November 2, 1921, are authorized to be appropriated to provide funds for basic educational support through parent committees under such Act of April 16, 1934, to those public schools educating Indian students and whose total sum of Federal, State, and local funds is insufficient to bring the education of the enrolled Indian students to a level equal to the level of education provided non-Indian students in the public schools in which they are enrolled where the absence of such support would result in the closing of schools or the reduction in quality of the education program afforded Indian students attending public schools.</content> </subsection> </section> </part> <part identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB" style="-uslm-dtd:part" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">PART B—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS PROGRAMS </heading> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1120" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1120">SEC. 1120. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t25/s2000">25 U.S.C. 2000</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DECLARATION OF POLICY. </heading> <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Congress declares that the Federal Government has the sole responsibility for the operation and financial support of the Bureau of Indian Affairs funded school system that it has established on or near Indian reservations and Indian trust lands throughout the Nation for Indian children. 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 and for the operation and financial support of the Bureau of Indian Affairs-funded school system to work in full cooperation with tribes toward the goal of ensuring that the programs of the Bureau of Indian Affairs-funded school system are of the highest quality and provide for the basic elementary and secondary educational needs of Indian children, including meeting the unique educational and cultural needs of those children.</content> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1121">SEC. 1121. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t25/s2001">25 U.S.C. 2001</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ACCREDITATION FOR THE BASIC EDUCATION OF INDIAN CHILDREN IN BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS SCHOOLS. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Purpose; Declarations of Purpose.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Purpose.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The purpose of the accreditation required under this section shall be to ensure that Indian students being served by a school funded by the Bureau of Indian Affairs are provided with educational opportunities that equal or exceed those for all other students in the United States.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Declarations of purpose.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Local school boards for schools operated by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, in cooperation and consultation with the appropriate tribal governing bodies and their communities, are encouraged to adopt declarations of purpose for education for their communities, taking into account the implications of such declarations on education in their communities and for their schools. In adopting such declarations of purpose, the school boards shall consider the effect the declarations may have on the motivation of students and faculties.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Accreditation.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Deadline.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 24 months after the date of enactment of the Native American Education Improvement Act of 2001<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="IDF41A25A36EAA4E4587275A72F297D8D7" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">5</ref>, each Bureau-funded school shall, to the extent that necessary funds are provided, be a candidate for accreditation or be accredited—</chapeau><footnote id="IDF41A25A36EAA4E4587275A72F297D8D7" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">5</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Such date of enactment was January 8, 2002.</p></footnote> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/1/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by a tribal accrediting body, if the accreditation standards of the tribal accrediting body have been accepted by formal action of the tribal governing body and such accreditation is acknowledged by a generally recognized State certification or regional accrediting agency;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by a regional accreditation agency;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/1/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by State accreditation standards for the State in which the Bureau-funded school is located; or</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/1/A/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of a Bureau-funded school that is located on a reservation that is located in more than one State, in accordance with the State accreditation standards of one State as selected by the tribal government.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Feasibility study.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 12 months after the date of enactment of the Native American Education Improvement Act of 2001<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="ID96C4773376414B0EAE49089606B7E83E" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">6</ref>, the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Education shall, in consultation with Indian tribes, Indian education organizations, and accrediting agencies, develop and submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the desirability and feasibility of establishing a tribal accreditation agency that would—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/1/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">review and acknowledge the accreditation standards for Bureau-funded schools; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">establish accreditation procedures to facilitate the application, review of the standards and review processes, and recognition of qualified and credible tribal departments of education as accrediting bodies serving tribal schools.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Determination of accreditation to be applied.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The accreditation type applied for each school shall be determined by the tribal governing body, or the school board, if authorized by the tribal governing body.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Assistance to school boards.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary, through contracts and grants, shall provide technical and financial assistance to Bureau-funded schools, to the extent that necessary amounts are made available, to enable such schools to obtain the accreditation required under this subsection, if the school boards request that such assistance, in part or in whole, be provided.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Entities through which assistance may be provided.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may provide such assistance directly or through the Department of Education, an institution of higher education, a private not-for-profit organization or for-profit organization, an educational service agency, or another entity with demonstrated experience in assisting schools in obtaining accreditation.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Application of current standards during accreditation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A Bureau-funded school that is seeking accreditation shall remain subject to the standards issued under section 1121 of the Education Amendments of 1978 and in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the Native American Education Improvement Act of 2001<ref class="footnoteRef" style="-uslm-dtd:dangling-footnote-ref">6</ref> until such time as the school is accredited, except that if any of such standards are in conflict with the standards of the accrediting agency, the standards of such agency shall apply in such case.</content><footnote id="ID96C4773376414B0EAE49089606B7E83E" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">6</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Such date of enactment was January 8, 2002.</p></footnote> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual report on unaccredited schools.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after the end of each school year, the Secretary shall prepare and submit to the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Indian Affairs, and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, a report concerning unaccredited Bureau-funded schools that—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identifies those Bureau-funded schools that fail to be accredited or to be candidates for accreditation within the period provided for in paragraph (1);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">with respect to each Bureau-funded school identified under subparagraph (A), identifies the reasons that each such school is not accredited or a candidate for accreditation, as determined by the appropriate accreditation agency, and a description of any possible way in which to remedy such nonaccreditation; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/5/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">with respect to each Bureau-funded school for which the reported reasons for the lack of accreditation under subparagraph (B) are a result of the school's inadequate basic resources, contains information and funding requests for the full funding needed to provide such schools with accreditation, such funds if provided shall be applied to such unaccredited school under this paragraph.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Opportunity to review and present evidence.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/6/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Prior to including a Bureau-funded school in an annual report required under paragraph (5), the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/6/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensure that the school has exhausted all administrative remedies provided by the accreditation agency; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/6/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide the school with an opportunity to review the data on which such inclusion is based.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/6/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Provision of additional information.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the school board of a school that the Secretary has proposed for inclusion in an annual report under paragraph (5) believes that such inclusion is in error, the school board may provide to the Secretary such information as the board believes is in conflict with the information and conclusions of the Secretary with respect to the determination to include the school in such annual report. The Secretary shall consider such information provided by the school board before making a final determination concerning the inclusion of the school in any such report.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/6/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Publication of accreditation status.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 30 days after making an initial determination to include a school in an annual report under paragraph (5), the Secretary shall make public the final determination on the accreditation status of the school.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">School plan.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/7/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 120 days after the date on which a school is included in an annual report under paragraph (5), the school shall develop a school plan, in consultation with interested parties including parents, school staff, the school board, and other outside experts (if appropriate), that shall be submitted to the Secretary for approval. The school plan shall cover a 3-year period and shall—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/7/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">incorporate strategies that address the specific issues that caused the school to fail to be accredited or fail to be a candidate for accreditation;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/7/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">incorporate policies and practices concerning the school that have the greatest likelihood of ensuring that the school will obtain accreditation during the 3-year period beginning on the date on which the plan is implemented;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/7/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">contain an assurance that the school will reserve the necessary funds, from the funds described in paragraph (3), for each fiscal year for the purpose of obtaining accreditation;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/7/A/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">specify how the funds described in clause (iii) will be used to obtain accreditation;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/7/A/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">establish specific annual, objective goals for measuring continuous and significant progress made by the school in a manner that will ensure the accreditation of the school within the 3-year period described in clause (ii);</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/7/A/vi" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identify how the school will provide written notification about the lack of accreditation to the parents of each student enrolled in such school, in a format and, to the extent practicable, in a language the parents can understand; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/7/A/vii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">specify the responsibilities of the school board and any assistance to be provided by the Secretary under paragraph (3).</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/7/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Implementation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A school shall implement the school plan under subparagraph (A) expeditiously, but in no event later than the beginning of the school year following the school year in which the school was included in the annual report under paragraph (5) so long as the necessary resources have been provided to the school.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/7/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Review of plan.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 45 days after receiving a school plan, the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/7/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">establish a peer-review process to assist with the review of the plan; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/7/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">promptly review the school plan, work with the school as necessary, and approve the school plan if the plan meets the requirements of this paragraph.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Corrective action.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection, the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">corrective action</term>” means any action that—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">substantially and directly responds to—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/A/i/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the failure of a school to achieve accreditation; and</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/A/i/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any underlying staffing, curriculum, or other programmatic problem in the school that contributed to the lack of accreditation; and</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is designed to increase substantially the likelihood that the school will be accredited.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Waiver.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall grant a waiver which shall exempt a school from any or all of the requirements of this paragraph and paragraph (7) (though such school shall be required to comply with the standards contained in part 36 of title 25, Code of Federal Register, as in effect on the date of enactment of the Native American Education Improvement Act of 2001<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="ID66E7FA3AF2324FB98911FB085864DC57" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">7</ref>) if the school—</chapeau><footnote id="ID66E7FA3AF2324FB98911FB085864DC57" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">7</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Such date of enactment was January 8, 2002.</p></footnote> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is identified in the report described in paragraph (5)(C); and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">fails to be accredited for reasons that are beyond the control of the school board, as determined by the Secretary, including, but not limited to—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/B/ii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a significant decline in financial resources;</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/B/ii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the poor condition of facilities, vehicles, or other property; and</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/B/ii/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a natural disaster.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Duties of secretary.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">After providing assistance to a school under paragraph (3), the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">annually review the progress of the school under the applicable school plan to determine whether the school is meeting, or making adequate progress toward achieving the goals described in paragraph (7)(A)(v) with respect to reaccreditation or becoming a candidate for accreditation;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">except as provided in subparagraph (B), continue to provide assistance while implementing the school's plan, and, if determined appropriate by the Secretary, take corrective action with respect to the school if it fails to be accredited at the end of the third full year immediately following the date that the school's plan was first in effect under paragraph (7);</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/C/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide all students enrolled in a school that is eligible for a corrective action determination by the Secretary under clause (ii) with the option to transfer to another public or Bureau-funded school, including a public charter school, that is accredited;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/C/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">promptly notify the parents of children enrolled in a school that is eligible for a corrective action determination by the Secretary under clause (ii) of the option to transfer their child to another public or Bureau-funded school; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/C/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide, or pay for the provision of, transportation for each student described in clause (iii) to the school described in clause (iii) to which the student elects to be transferred to the extent funds are available, as determined by the tribal governing body.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Failure of school plan of bureau-operated school.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to a Bureau-operated school that fails to be accredited at the end of the third full year immediately following the date that the school's plan was first in effect under paragraph (7), the Secretary may take one or more of the following corrective actions:</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/D/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Institute and fully implement actions suggested by the accrediting agency.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/D/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Consult with the tribe involved to determine the causes for the lack of accreditation including potential staffing and administrative changes that are or may be necessary.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/D/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Set aside a certain amount of funds that may only be used by the school to obtain accreditation.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/D/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv)</num><subclause class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/D/iv/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Provide the tribe with a 60-day period during which to determine whether the tribe desires to operate the school as a contract or grant school before meeting the accreditation requirements in section 5207(c) of the Tribally Controlled Schools Act of 1988 at the beginning of the next school year following the determination to take corrective action. If the tribe agrees to operate the school as a contract or grant school, the tribe shall prepare a plan, pursuant to paragraph (7), for approval by the Secretary in accordance with paragraph (7), to achieve accreditation.</content></subclause> <subclause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/D/iv/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the tribe declines to assume control of the school, the Secretary, in consultation with the tribe, may contract with an outside entity, consistent with applicable law, or appoint a receiver or trustee to operate and administer the affairs of the school until the school is accredited. The outside entity, receiver, or trustee shall prepare a plan, pursuant to paragraph (7), for approval by the Secretary in accordance with paragraph (7).</content> </subclause> <subclause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/D/iv/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon accreditation of the school, the Secretary shall allow the tribe to continue to operate the school as a grant or contract school, or if the school is being controlled by an outside entity, provide the tribe with the option to assume operation of the school as a contract school, in accordance with the Indian Self-Determination Act, or as a grant school in accordance with the Tribally Controlled Schools Act of 1988, at the beginning of the school year following the school year in which the school obtains accreditation. If the tribe declines, the Secretary may allow the outside entity, receiver, or trustee to continue the operation of the school or reassume control of the school.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Failure of school plan of contract or grant school.—</heading> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/E/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Corrective action.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to a contract or grant school that fails to be accredited at the end of the third full year immediately following the date that the school's plan was first in effect under paragraph (7), the Secretary may take one or more of the corrective actions described in subparagraph (D)(i) and (D)(ii). The Secretary shall implement such corrective action for at least 1 year prior to taking any action described under clause (ii).</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/E/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Outside entity.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the corrective action described in clause (i) does not result in accreditation of the school, the Secretary, in conjunction with the tribal governing body, may contract with an outside entity to operate the school in order to achieve accreditation of the school within 2 school years. Prior to entering into such a contract, the Secretary shall develop a proposal for such operation which shall include, at a minimum, the following elements:</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/E/ii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The identification of one or more outside entities each of which has demonstrated to the Secretary its ability to develop a satisfactory plan for achieving accreditation and its willingness and availability to undertake such a plan.</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/E/ii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A plan for implementing operation of the school by such an outside entity, including the methodology for oversight and evaluation of the performance of the outside entity by the Secretary and the tribe.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/E/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Proposal amendments.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The tribal governing body shall have 60 days to amend the plan developed pursuant to clause (ii), including identifying another outside entity to operate the school. The Secretary shall reach agreement with the tribal governing body on the proposal and any such amendments to the plan not later than 30 days after the expiration of the 60-day period described in the preceding sentence. After the approval of the proposal and any amendments, the Secretary, with continuing consultation with such tribal governing body, shall implement the proposal.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/E/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Accreditation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon accreditation of the school, the tribe shall have the option to assume the operation and administration of the school as a contract school after complying with the Indian Self-Determination Act, or as a grant school, after complying with the Tribally Controlled Schools Act of 1988, at the beginning of the school year following the year in which the school obtains accreditation.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/E/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Retrocede.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this subparagraph shall limit a tribe's right to retrocede operation of a school to the Secretary pursuant to section 105(e) of the Indian Self-Determination Act (with respect to a contract school) or section 5204(f) of the Tribally Controlled Schools Act of 1988 (with respect to a grant school).</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/E/vi" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">(vi) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consistent.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The provisions of this subparagraph shall be construed to be consistent with the provisions of the Tribally Controlled Schools Act of 1988 and the Indian Self-Determination Act as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the Native American Education Improvement Act of 2001<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="IDF4861BDFD0CC42D9B23BDCBEEFB3CBA1" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">8</ref>, and shall not be construed as expanding the authority of the Secretary under any other law.</content><footnote id="IDF4861BDFD0CC42D9B23BDCBEEFB3CBA1" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">8</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Such date of enactment was January 8, 2002.</p></footnote> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/8/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Hearing.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to a school that is operated pursuant to a grant, or a school that is operated under a contract under the Indian Self-Determination Act, prior to implementing any corrective action under this paragraph, the Secretary shall provide notice and an opportunity for a hearing to the affected school pursuant to section 5207 of the Tribally Controlled Schools Act of 1988.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/9" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Statutory construction.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this section shall be construed to alter or otherwise affect the rights, remedies, and procedures afforded to school employees under applicable law (including applicable regulations or court orders) or under the terms of any collective bargaining agreement, memorandum of understanding, or other agreement between such employees and their employers.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/b/10" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Fiscal control and fund accounting standards.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Bureau shall, either directly or through contract with an Indian organization, establish a consistent system of reporting standards for fiscal control and fund accounting for all contract and grant schools. Such standards shall provide data comparable to those used by Bureau-operated schools.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual Plan.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in subsection (b), the Secretary shall implement the standards in effect under this section on the day before the date of enactment of the Native American Education Improvement Act of 2001<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="ID84B282931E1942D28CC2364184C4C56B" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">9</ref>.</content><footnote id="ID84B282931E1942D28CC2364184C4C56B" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">9</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Such date of enactment was January 8, 2002.</p></footnote> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Plan.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">On an annual basis, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress, all Bureau-funded schools, and the tribal governing bodies of such schools a detailed plan to ensure that all Bureau-funded schools are accredited, or if such schools are in the process of obtaining accreditation that such schools meet the Bureau standards in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the Native American Education Improvement Act of 2001<ref class="footnoteRef" style="-uslm-dtd:dangling-footnote-ref">9</ref> to the extent that such standards do not conflict with the standards of the accrediting agency. Such plan shall include detailed information on the status of each school's educational program in relation to the applicable standards, specific cost estimates for meeting such standards at each school, and specific timelines for bringing each school up to the level required by such standards.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Closure or Consolidation of Schools.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as specifically required by law—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/d/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">no Bureau-funded school or dormitory operated on or after January 1, 1992, may be closed, consolidated, or transferred to another authority; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/d/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">no program of such a school may be substantially curtailed except in accordance with the requirements of this subsection.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exceptions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">This subsection (other than this paragraph) shall not apply—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/d/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in those cases in which the tribal governing body for a school, or the local school board concerned (if designated by the tribal governing body to act under this paragraph), requests the closure, consolidation, or substantial curtailment; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/d/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">if a temporary closure, consolidation, or substantial curtailment is required by facility conditions that constitute an immediate hazard to health and safety.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regulations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall, by regulation, promulgate standards and procedures for the closure, transfer to another authority, consolidation, or substantial curtailment of Bureau schools, in accordance with the requirements of this subsection.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/d/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notice.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/d/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In a case in which closure, transfer to another authority, consolidation, or substantial curtailment of a school is under active consideration or review by any division of the Bureau or the Department of the Interior, the affected tribe, tribal governing body, and designated local school board will be notified immediately in writing, kept fully and currently informed, and afforded an opportunity to comment with respect to such consideration or review.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/d/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Decision to close.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a formal decision is made to close, transfer to another authority, consolidate, or substantially curtail a school, the affected tribe, tribal governing body, and designated school board shall be notified not later than 180 days before the end of the school year preceding the proposed closure date.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/d/4/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Copies.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Copies of any such notices and information shall be—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/d/4/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">submitted promptly to the appropriate committees of Congress; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/d/4/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">published in the Federal Register.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/d/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress, the affected tribe, and the designated school board, a report describing the process of the active consideration or review referred to in paragraph (4) that includes—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/d/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a study of the impact of such action on the student population;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/d/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of those students with particular educational and social needs;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/d/5/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">recommendations to ensure that alternative services are available to such students; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/d/5/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of the consultation conducted between the potential service provider, current service provider, parents, tribal representatives and the tribe or tribes involved, and the Director of the Office of Indian Education Programs within the Bureau regarding such students.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/d/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation on certain actions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No irrevocable action may be taken in furtherance of any such proposed school closure, transfer to another authority, consolidation, or substantial curtailment (including any action which would prejudice the personnel or programs of such school) prior to the end of the first full academic year after such report is made.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/d/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Approval of indian tribes.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall not terminate, close, consolidate, contract, transfer to another authority, or take any other action relating to an elementary school or secondary school (or any program of such a school) of an Indian tribe without the approval of the governing body of any Indian tribe that would be affected by such an action.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Application for Contracts or Grants for Non-Bureau-Funded Schools or Expansion of Bureau-Funded Schools.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Review by secretary.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consideration of factors.—</heading> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/1/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall consider only the factors described in subparagraph (B) in reviewing—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/1/A/i/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">applications from any tribe for the awarding of a contract or grant for a school that is not a Bureau-funded school; and</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/1/A/i/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">applications from any tribe or school board of any Bureau-funded school for—</chapeau> <item identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/1/A/i/II/aa" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a school which is not a Bureau-funded school; or</content> </item> <item identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/1/A/i/II/bb" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the expansion of a Bureau-funded school which would increase the amount of funds received by the Indian tribe or school board under section 1127.</content> </item> </subclause> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">No denial based on geographic proximity.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to applications described in this subparagraph, the Secretary shall give consideration to all factors described in subparagraph (B), but no such application shall be denied based primarily upon the geographic proximity of comparable public education.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Factors.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to applications described in subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall consider the following factors relating to the program and services that are the subject of the application:</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/1/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The adequacy of the facilities or the potential to obtain or provide adequate facilities.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Geographic and demographic factors in the affected areas.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The adequacy of the applicant's program plans or, in the case of a Bureau-funded school, of projected needs analysis done either by the tribe or the Bureau.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/1/B/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Geographic proximity of comparable public education.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/1/B/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The stated needs of all affected parties, including students, families, tribal governments at both the central and local levels, and school organizations.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/1/B/vi" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Adequacy and comparability of programs already available.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/1/B/vii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Consistency of available programs with tribal educational codes or tribal legislation on education.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/1/B/viii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="viii">(viii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The history and success of those services for the proposed population to be served, as determined from all factors, including standardized examination performance.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Determination on application.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date on which an application described in paragraph (1)(A) is submitted to the Secretary, the Secretary shall make a determination of whether to approve the application.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Failure to make determination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary fails to make a determination with respect to an application by the date described in subparagraph (A), the application shall be deemed to have been approved by the Secretary.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements for applications.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding paragraph (2)(B), an application described in paragraph (1)(A) may be approved by the Secretary only if—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/3/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the application has been approved by the tribal governing body of the students served by (or to be served by) the school or program that is the subject of the application; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/3/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">written evidence of such approval is submitted with the application.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Included information.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each application described in paragraph (1)(A) shall include information concerning each of the factors described in paragraph (1)(B).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Denial of applications.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary denies an application described in paragraph (1)(A), the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">state the objections to the application in writing to the applicant not later than 180 days after the date the application is submitted to the Secretary;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide assistance to the applicant to overcome the stated objections;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/4/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide to the applicant a hearing on the record regarding the denial, under the same rules and regulations as apply under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/4/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide to the applicant a notice of the applicant's appeals rights and an opportunity to appeal the decision resulting from the hearing under subparagraph (D).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective date of a subject application.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, an action that is the subject of any application described in paragraph (1)(A) that is approved by the Secretary shall become effective—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/5/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">at the beginning of the academic year following the fiscal year in which the application is approved; or</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/5/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">at an earlier date determined by the Secretary.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applications deemed approved.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If an application is deemed to have been approved by the Secretary under paragraph (2)(B), the action that is the subject of the application shall become effective—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/5/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">on the date that is 18 months after the date on which the application is submitted to the Secretary; or</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/5/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">at an earlier date determined by the Secretary.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/e/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Statutory construction.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this section or any other provision of law, shall be construed to preclude the expansion of grades and related facilities at a Bureau-funded school, if such expansion is paid for with non-Bureau funds. Subject to the availability of appropriated funds the Secretary is authorized to provide the necessary funds needed to supplement the cost of operations and maintenance of such expansion.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Joint Administration.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Administrative, transportation, and program cost funds received by Bureau-funded schools, and any program from the Department of Education or any other Federal agency for the purpose of providing education or related services, and other funds received for such education and related services from nonfederally funded programs, shall be apportioned and the funds shall be retained at the school.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">General Use of Funds.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Funds received by Bureau-funded schools from the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and under any program from the Department of Education or any other Federal agency, for the purpose of providing education or related services may be used for schoolwide projects to improve the educational program for all Indian students.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/h" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Study on Adequacy of Funds and Formulas.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/h/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Study.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study to determine the adequacy of funding, and formulas used by the Bureau to determine funding, for programs operated by Bureau-funded schools, taking into account unique circumstances applicable to Bureau-funded schools. The study shall analyze existing information gathered and contained in germane studies that have been conducted or are currently being conducted with regard to Bureau-funded schools.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1121/h/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Action.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon completion of the study, the Secretary of the Interior shall take such action as necessary to ensure distribution of the findings of the study to all affected Indian tribes, local school boards, and associations of local school boards.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1122" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1122">SEC. 1122. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t25/s2002">25 U.S.C. 2002</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">NATIONAL CRITERIA FOR HOME-LIVING SITUATIONS. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1122/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Revision of Standards.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1122/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Education, Indian organizations and tribes, and Bureau-funded schools, shall revise the national standards for home-living (dormitory) situations to include such factors as heating, lighting, cooling, adult-child ratios, needs for counselors (including special needs related to off-reservation home-living (dormitory) situations), therapeutic programs, space, and privacy.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1122/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Implementation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such standards shall be implemented in Bureau-operated schools, and shall serve as minimum standards for contract or grant schools.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1122/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Revision after establishment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Once established, any revisions of such standards shall be developed according to the requirements established under section 1137.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1122/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Implementation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall implement the revised standards established under this section immediately upon completion of the standards.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1122/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Plan.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1122/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress, the tribes, and the affected schools, and publish in the Federal Register, a detailed plan to bring all Bureau-funded schools that provide home-living (dormitory) situations up to the standards established under this section.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1122/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Components of plan.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The plan described in paragraph (1) shall include—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1122/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a statement of the relative needs of each Bureau-funded home-living (dormitory) school;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1122/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">projected future needs of each Bureau-funded home-living (dormitory) school;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1122/c/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">detailed information on the status of each school in relation to the standards established under this section;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1122/c/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">specific cost estimates for meeting each standard for each such school;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1122/c/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">aggregate cost estimates for bringing all such schools into compliance with the criteria established under this section; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1122/c/2/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">specific timelines for bringing each school into compliance with such standards.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1122/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Waiver.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1122/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A tribal governing body or local school board may, in accordance with this subsection, waive the standards established under this section for a school described in subsection (a).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1122/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inappropriate standards.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1122/d/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A tribal governing body, or the local school board so designated by the tribal governing body, may waive, in whole or in part, the standards established under this section if such standards are determined by such body or board to be inappropriate for the needs of students from that tribe.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1122/d/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Alternative standards.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The tribal governing body or school board involved shall, not later than 60 days after providing a waiver under subparagraph (A) for a school, submit to the Director a proposal for alternative standards that take into account the specific needs of the tribe's children. Such alternative standards shall be established by the Director for the school involved unless specifically rejected by the Director for good cause and in writing provided to the affected tribes or local school board.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1122/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Closure for Failure To Meet Standards Prohibited.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No school in operation on or before July 1, 1999 (regardless of compliance or noncompliance with the standards established under this section), may be closed, transferred to another authority, or consolidated, and no program of such a school may be substantially curtailed, because the school failed to meet such standards.</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1123" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1123">SEC. 1123. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t25/s2003">25 U.S.C. 2003</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CODIFICATION OF REGULATIONS. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1123/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Part 32 of Title 25, Code of Federal Regulations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The provisions of part 32 of title 25, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on January 1, 1987, are incorporated into this Act and shall be treated as though such provisions are set forth in this subsection. Such provisions may be altered only by means of an Act of Congress. To the extent that such provisions of part 32 do not conform with this Act or any statutory provision of law enacted before November 1, 1978, the provisions of this Act and the provisions of such other statutory law shall govern.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1123/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition of Regulation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">regulation</term>” means any rule, regulation, guideline, interpretation, order, or requirement of general applicability prescribed by any officer or employee of the executive branch.</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1124" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1124">SEC. 1124. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t25/s2004">25 U.S.C. 2004</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SCHOOL BOUNDARIES. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1124/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment by Secretary.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall establish, by regulation, separate geographical attendance areas for each Bureau-funded school.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1124/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment by Tribal Body.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In any case where there is more than one Bureau-funded school located on an Indian reservation, at the direction of the tribal governing body, the relevant school boards of the Bureau-funded schools on the reservation may, by mutual consent, establish the relevant attendance areas for such schools, subject to the approval of the tribal governing body. Any such boundaries so established shall be accepted by the Secretary.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1124/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Boundary Revisions.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1124/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notice.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">On or after July 1, 2001, no geographical attendance area shall be revised or established with respect to any Bureau-funded school unless the tribal governing body or the local school board concerned (if so designated by the tribal governing body) has been afforded—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1124/c/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">at least 6 months notice of the intention of the Bureau to revise or establish such attendance area; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1124/c/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the opportunity to propose alternative boundaries.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1124/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Revision process.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any tribe may petition the Secretary for revision of existing attendance area boundaries. The Secretary shall accept such proposed alternative or revised boundaries unless the Secretary finds, after consultation with the affected tribe or tribes, that such revised boundaries do not reflect the needs of the Indian students to be served or do not provide adequate stability to all of the affected programs. The Secretary shall cause such revisions to be published in the Federal Register.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1124/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Tribal resolution determination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this section shall deny a tribal governing body the authority, on a continuing basis, to adopt a tribal resolution allowing parents the choice of the Bureau-funded school their children may attend, regardless of the attendance boundaries established under this section.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1124/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funding Restrictions.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1124/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall not deny funding to a Bureau-funded school for any eligible Indian student attending the school solely because that student's home or domicile is outside of the geographical attendance area established for that school under this section.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1124/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transportation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No funding shall be made available without tribal authorization to enable a school to provide transportation for any student to or from the school and a location outside the approved attendance area of the school.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1124/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reservation as Boundary.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">When there is only one Bureau-funded program located on an Indian reservation—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1124/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the attendance area for the program shall be the boundaries (established by treaty, agreement, legislation, court decisions, or executive decisions and as accepted by the tribe) of the reservation served; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1124/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">those students residing near the reservation shall also receive services from such program.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1124/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Off-Reservation Home-Living (Dormitory) Schools.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1124/f/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any geographical attendance areas, attendance at off-reservation home-living (dormitory) schools shall include students requiring special emphasis programs to be implemented at each off-reservation home-living (dormitory) school.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1124/f/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Coordination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such attendance shall be coordinated between education line officers, the family, and the referring and receiving programs.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1125">SEC. 1125. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t25/s2005">25 U.S.C. 2005</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">National Survey of Facilities Conditions.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 12 months after the date of enactment of the Native American Education Improvement Act of 2001<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="IDC66DC914E5F94430B5AEB0F2F766B5D2" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">10</ref>, the General Accounting Office shall compile, collect, and secure the data that are needed to prepare a national survey of the physical conditions of all Bureau-funded school facilities.</content><footnote id="IDC66DC914E5F94430B5AEB0F2F766B5D2" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">10</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Such date of enactment was January 8, 2002.</p></footnote> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Data and methodologies.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In preparing the national survey required under paragraph (1), the General Accounting Office shall use the following data and methodologies:</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The existing Department of Defense formula for determining the condition and adequacy of Department of Defense facilities.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Data related to conditions of Bureau-funded schools that has previously been compiled, collected, or secured from whatever source derived so long as the data are accurate, relevant, timely, and necessary to the survey.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/a/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The methodologies of the American Institute of Architects, or other accredited and reputable architecture or engineering associations.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consultations.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/a/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out the survey required under paragraph (1), the General Accounting Office shall, to the maximum extent practicable, consult (and if necessary contract) with national, regional, and tribal Indian education organizations to ensure that a complete and accurate national survey is achieved.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/a/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requests for information.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">All Bureau-funded schools shall comply with reasonable requests for information by the General Accounting Office and shall respond to such requests in a timely fashion.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Submission.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of the Native American Education Improvement Act of 2001<ref class="footnoteRef" style="-uslm-dtd:dangling-footnote-ref">10</ref>, the General Accounting Office shall submit the results of the national survey conducted under paragraph (1) to the Committee on Indian Affairs, the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee on Resources, the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and to the Secretary. The Secretary shall submit the results of the national survey to school boards of Bureau-funded schools and their respective tribes.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/a/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Negotiated rulemaking committee.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/a/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 6 months after the date on which the submission is made under paragraph (4), the Secretary shall establish a negotiated rulemaking committee pursuant to section 1138(b)(3). The negotiated rulemaking committee shall prepare and submit to the Secretary the following:</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/a/5/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A catalog of the condition of school facilities at all Bureau-funded schools that—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/a/5/A/i/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">incorporates the findings from the General Accounting Office study evaluating and comparing school systems of the Department of Defense and the Bureau of Indian Affairs;</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/a/5/A/i/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">rates such facilities with respect to the rate of deterioration and useful life of structures and major systems;</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/a/5/A/i/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">establishes a routine maintenance schedule for each facility;</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/a/5/A/i/IV" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">(IV) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identifies the complementary educational facilities that do not exist but that are needed; and</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/a/5/A/i/V" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="V">(V) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">makes projections on the amount of funds needed to keep each school viable, consistent with the accreditation standards required pursuant to this Act.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/a/5/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A school replacement and new construction report that determines replacement and new construction need, and a formula for the equitable distribution of funds to address such need, for Bureau-funded schools. Such formula shall utilize necessary factors in determining an equitable distribution of funds, including—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/a/5/A/ii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the size of school;</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/a/5/A/ii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">school enrollment;</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/a/5/A/ii/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the age of the school;</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/a/5/A/ii/IV" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">(IV) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the condition of the school;</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/a/5/A/ii/V" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="V">(V) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">environmental factors at the school; and</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/a/5/A/ii/VI" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="VI">(VI) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">school isolation.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/a/5/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A renovation repairs report that determines renovation need (major and minor), and a formula for the equitable distribution of funds to address such need, for Bureau-funded schools. Such report shall identify needed repairs or renovations with respect to a facility, or a part of a facility, or the grounds of the facility, to remedy a need based on disabilities access or health and safety changes to a facility. The formula developed shall utilize necessary factors in determining an equitable distribution of funds, including the factors described in clause (ii).</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/a/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Submission of reports.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 24 months after the negotiated rulemaking committee is established under subparagraph (A), the reports described in clauses (ii) and (iii) of subparagraph (A) shall be submitted to the committees of Congress referred to in paragraph (4), the national and regional Indian education organizations, and to all school boards of Bureau-funded schools and their respective tribes.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/a/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Facilities information systems support database.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall develop a Facilities Information Systems Support Database to maintain and update the information contained in the reports under clauses (ii) and (iii) of paragraph (5)(A) and the information contained in the survey conducted under paragraph (1). The system shall be updated every 3 years by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and monitored by General Accounting Office, and shall be made available to school boards of Bureau-funded schools and their respective tribes, and Congress.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Compliance With Health and Safety Standards.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall immediately begin to bring all schools, dormitories, and other Indian education-related facilities operated by the Bureau or under contract or grant with the Bureau, into compliance with—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">all applicable tribal, Federal, or State health and safety standards, whichever provides greater protection (except that the tribal standards to be applied shall be no greater than any otherwise applicable Federal or State standards);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/b/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">No termination required.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this subsection requires termination of the operations of any facility that—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">does not comply with the provisions and standards described in paragraph (1); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is in use on the date of enactment of the Native American Education Improvement Act of 2001<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="ID52C67148471A40708853A329966FAD25" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">11</ref>.</content><footnote id="ID52C67148471A40708853A329966FAD25" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">11</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Such date of enactment was January 8, 2002</p></footnote> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Compliance Plan.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">At the time that the annual budget request for Bureau educational services is presented, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a detailed plan to bring all facilities covered under subsection (a) into compliance with the standards referred to in that subsection that includes—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">detailed information on the status of each facility's compliance with such standards;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">specific cost estimates for meeting such standards at each school; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">specific timelines for bringing each school into compliance with such standards.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Construction Priorities.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">System to establish priorities.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">On an annual basis, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress and cause to be published in the Federal Register, the system used to establish priorities for replacement and construction projects for Bureau-funded schools and home-living schools, including boarding schools and dormitories. At the time any budget request for education is presented, the Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register and submit with the budget request the current list of all Bureau-funded school construction priorities.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Long-term construction and replacement list.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In addition to the plan submitted under subsection (c), the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/d/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of the Native American Education Improvement Act of 2001<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="IDB7BABF892AAF47E0A82EF48524392D1A" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">12</ref>, establish a long-term construction and replacement list for all Bureau-funded schools;</content><footnote id="IDB7BABF892AAF47E0A82EF48524392D1A" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">12</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Such date of enactment was January 8, 2002.</p></footnote> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/d/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">using the list prepared under subparagraph (A), propose a list for the orderly replacement of all Bureau-funded education-related facilities over a period of 40 years to enable planning and scheduling of budget requests;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/d/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">cause the list prepared under subparagraph (B) to be published in the Federal Register and allow a period of not less than 120 days for public comment;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/d/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">make such revisions to the list prepared under subparagraph (B) as are appropriate based on the comments received; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/d/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">cause the final list to be published in the Federal Register.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effect on other list.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this section shall interfere with or change in any way the construction priority list as it existed on the day before the date of enactment of the Native American Education Improvement Act of 2001<ref class="footnoteRef" style="-uslm-dtd:dangling-footnote-ref">12</ref>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Hazardous Condition at Bureau-Funded School.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Closure, consolidation, or curtailment.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/e/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A Bureau-funded school may be closed or consolidated, or the programs of a Bureau-funded school may be substantially curtailed, by reason of facility conditions that constitute an immediate hazard to health and safety only if a health and safety officer of the Bureau and an individual designated at the beginning of the school year by the tribe involved under subparagraph (B) determine that such conditions exist at a facility of the Bureau-funded school.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/e/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Designation of individual by tribe.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">To be designated by a tribe for purposes of subparagraph (A), an individual shall—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/e/1/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be a licensed or certified facilities safety inspector;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/e/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">have demonstrated experience in the inspection of facilities for health and safety purposes with respect to occupancy; or</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/e/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">have a significant educational background in the health and safety of facilities with respect to occupancy.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/e/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inspection.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">After making a determination described in subparagraph (A), the Bureau health and safety officer and the individual designated by the tribe shall conduct an inspection of the conditions of such facility in order to determine whether conditions at such facility constitute an immediate hazard to health and safety. Such inspection shall be completed as expeditiously as practicable, but not later than 20 days after the date on which the action described in subparagraph (A) is taken.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/e/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Failure to concur.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Bureau health and safety officer, and the individual designated by the tribe, conducting the inspection of a facility required under subparagraph (C) do not concur that conditions at the facility constitute an immediate hazard to health and safety, such officer and individual shall immediately notify the tribal governing body and provide written information related to their determinations.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/e/1/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consideration by tribal governing body.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 10 days after a tribal governing body receives notice under subparagraph (D), the tribal governing body shall consider all information relating to the determinations of the Bureau health and safety officer and the individual designated by the tribe and make a determination regarding the closure, consolidation, or curtailment involved.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/e/1/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Agreement to close, consolidate, or curtail.—</heading> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/e/1/F/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Bureau health and safety officer and the individual designated by the tribe conducting the inspection of a facility required under subparagraph (C), concur that conditions at the facility constitute an immediate hazard to health and safety, or if the tribal governing body makes such a determination under subparagraph (E), the facility involved shall be closed immediately.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/e/1/F/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reopening of facility if no immediate hazard found to exist.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Bureau health and safety officer or the individual designated by the tribe conducting the inspection of a facility required under subparagraph (C) determines that conditions at the facility do not constitute an immediate hazard to health and safety, any consolidation or curtailment that was made under this paragraph shall immediately cease and any school closed by reason of conditions at the facility shall be reopened immediately.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/e/1/G" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">General closure report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a Bureau-funded school is temporarily closed or consolidated or the programs of a Bureau-funded school are temporarily substantially curtailed under this subsection and the Secretary determines that the closure, consolidation, or curtailment will exceed 1 year, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress, the affected tribe, and the local school board, not later than 90 days after the date on which the closure, consolidation, or curtailment was initiated, a report that specifies—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/e/1/G/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the reasons for such temporary action;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/e/1/G/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the actions the Secretary is taking to eliminate the conditions that constitute the hazard;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/e/1/G/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an estimated date by which the actions described in clause (ii) will be concluded; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/e/1/G/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a plan for providing alternate education services for students enrolled at the school that is to be closed.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Nonapplication of certain standards for temporary facility use.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/e/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Classroom activities.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall permit the local school board to temporarily utilize facilities adjacent to the school, or satellite facilities, if such facilities are suitable for conducting classroom activities. In permitting the use of facilities under the preceding sentence, the Secretary may waive applicable minor standards under section 1121 relating to such facilities (such as the required number of exit lights or configuration of restrooms) so long as such waivers do not result in the creation of an environment that constitutes an immediate and substantial threat to the health, safety, and life of students and staff.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/e/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administrative activities.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The provisions of subparagraph (A) shall apply with respect to administrative personnel if the facilities involved are suitable for activities performed by such personnel.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/e/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Temporary.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this paragraph, the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">temporary</term>” means—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/e/2/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">with respect to a school that is to be closed for not more than 1 year, 3 months or less; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/e/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">with respect to a school that is to be closed for not less than 1 year, a time period determined appropriate by the Bureau.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/e/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Treatment of closure.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any closure of a Bureau-funded school under this subsection for a period that exceeds 30 days but is less than 1 year, shall be treated by the Bureau as an emergency facility improvement and repair project.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/e/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of funds.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to a Bureau-funded school that is closed under this subsection, the tribal governing body, or the designated local school board of each Bureau-funded school, involved may authorize the use of funds allocated pursuant to section 1127, to abate the hazardous conditions without further action by Congress.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funding Requirement.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/f/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Distribution of funds.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Beginning with the first fiscal year following the date of enactment of the Native American Education Improvement Act of 2001<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="ID01F2E50FE4CD43D4BE952E907E08414A" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">13</ref>, all funds appropriated to the budget accounts for the operations and maintenance of Bureau-funded schools shall be distributed by formula to the schools. No funds from these accounts may be retained or segregated by the Bureau to pay for administrative or other costs of any facilities branch or office, at any level of the Bureau.</content><footnote id="ID01F2E50FE4CD43D4BE952E907E08414A" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">13</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Such date of enactment was January 8, 2002.</p></footnote> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/f/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements for certain uses.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No funds shall be withheld from the distribution to the budget of any school operated under contract or grant by the Bureau for maintenance or any other facilities or road-related purpose, unless such school has consented, as a modification to the contract or in writing for grants schools, to the withholding of such funds, including the amount thereof, the purpose for which the funds will be used, and the timeline for the services to be provided. The school may, at the end of any fiscal year, cancel an agreement under this paragraph upon giving the Bureau 30 days notice of its intent to do so.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1125/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">No Reduction in Federal Funding.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this section shall diminish any Federal funding due to the receipt by the school of funding for facilities improvement or construction from a State or any other source.</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1126" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1126">SEC. 1126. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t25/s2006">25 U.S.C. 2006</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS EDUCATION FUNCTIONS. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1126/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Formulation and Establishment of Policy and Procedure; Supervision of Programs and Expenditures.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall vest in the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs all functions with respect to formulation and establishment of policy and procedure and supervision of programs and expenditures of Federal funds for the purpose of Indian education administered by the Bureau. The Assistant Secretary shall carry out such functions through the Director of the Office of Indian Education Programs.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1126/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Direction and Supervision of Personnel Operations.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1126/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Native American Education Improvement Act of 2001<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="ID2F5766D3CB6944968841518B4126CE7E" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">14</ref>, the Director of the Office shall direct and supervise the operations of all personnel directly and substantially involved in the provision of education program services by the Bureau, including school or institution custodial or maintenance personnel, and personnel responsible for contracting, procurement, and finance functions connected with school operation programs.</content><footnote id="ID2F5766D3CB6944968841518B4126CE7E" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">14</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Such date of enactment was January 8, 2002.</p></footnote> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1126/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transfers.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs shall, not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Native American Education Improvement Act of 2001<ref class="footnoteRef" style="-uslm-dtd:dangling-footnote-ref">14</ref>, coordinate the transfer of functions relating to procurements for, contracts of, operation of, and maintenance of schools and other support functions to the Director.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1126/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inherent Federal Function.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this Act, all functions relating to education that are located at the Area or Agency level and performed by an education line officer shall be subject to contract under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, unless determined by the Secretary to be inherently Federal functions as defined in section 1141(12).</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1126/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Evaluation of Programs; Services and Support Functions; Technical and Coordinating Assistance.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Education personnel who are under the direction and supervision of the Director of the Office of Indian Education Programs in accordance with subsection (b)(1) shall—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1126/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">monitor and evaluate Bureau education programs;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1126/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide all services and support functions for education programs with respect to personnel matters involving staffing actions and functions; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1126/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide technical and coordinating assistance in areas such as procurement, contracting, budgeting, personnel, curriculum, and operation and maintenance of school facilities.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1126/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Construction, Improvement, Operation, and Maintenance of Facilities.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1126/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Plan for construction.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Assistant Secretary shall submit as part of the annual budget a plan—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1126/e/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for school facilities to be constructed under section 1125(c);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1126/e/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for establishing priorities among projects and for the improvement and repair of educational facilities, which together shall form the basis for the distribution of appropriated funds; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1126/e/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for capital improvements to be made over the 5 succeeding years.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1126/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Program for operation and maintenance.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1126/e/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Assistant Secretary shall establish a program, including the distribution of appropriated funds, for the operation and maintenance of education facilities. Such program shall include—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1126/e/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a method of computing the amount necessary for each educational facility;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1126/e/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">similar treatment of all Bureau-funded schools;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1126/e/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a notice of an allocation of appropriated funds from the Director of the Office of Indian Education Programs directly to the education line officers and appropriate school officials;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1126/e/2/A/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a method for determining the need for, and priority of, facilities repair and maintenance projects, both major and minor (to be determined, through the conduct by the Assistant Secretary, of a series of meetings at the agency and area level with representatives of the Bureau-funded schools in those areas and agencies to receive comment on the lists and prioritization of such projects); and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1126/e/2/A/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a system for the conduct of routine preventive maintenance.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1126/e/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Local supervisors.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The appropriate education line officers shall make arrangements for the maintenance of education facilities with the local supervisors of the Bureau maintenance personnel. The local supervisors of Bureau maintenance personnel shall take appropriate action to implement the decisions made by the appropriate education line officers, except that no funds under this chapter may be authorized for expenditure unless such appropriate education line officer is assured that the necessary maintenance has been, or will be, provided in a reasonable manner.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1126/e/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Implementation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">This subsection shall be implemented as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of the Native American Education Improvement Act of 2001<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="IDED50DB090EEB4697BA920E96570F2D2C" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">15</ref>.</content><footnote id="IDED50DB090EEB4697BA920E96570F2D2C" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">15</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Such date of enactment was January 8, 2002.</p></footnote> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1126/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Acceptance of Gifts and Bequests.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1126/f/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Guidelines.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Director of the Office shall promulgate guidelines for the establishment and administration of mechanisms for the acceptance of gifts and bequests for the use and benefit of particular schools or designated Bureau-operated education programs, including, in appropriate cases, the establishment and administration of trust funds.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1126/f/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Monitoring and reports.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in paragraph (3), in a case in which a Bureau-operated education program is the beneficiary of such a gift or bequest, the Director shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1126/f/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">make provisions for monitoring use of the gift or bequest; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1126/f/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">submit a report to the appropriate committees of Congress that describes the amount and terms of such gift or bequest, the manner in which such gift or bequest shall be used, and any results achieved by such use.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1126/f/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The requirements of paragraph (2) shall not apply in the case of a gift or bequest that is valued at $5,000 or less.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1126/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition of Functions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the purpose of this section, the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">functions</term>” includes powers and duties.</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1127">SEC. 1127. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t25/s2007">25 U.S.C. 2007</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ALLOTMENT FORMULA. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Factors Considered; Revision To Reflect Standards.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Formula.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall establish, by regulation adopted in accordance with section 1137, a formula for determining the minimum annual amount of funds necessary to sustain each Bureau-funded school. In establishing such formula, the Secretary shall consider—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the number of eligible Indian students served and total student population of the school;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">special cost factors, such as—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/a/1/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the isolation of the school;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/a/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the need for special staffing, transportation, or educational programs;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/a/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">food and housing costs;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/a/1/B/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">maintenance and repair costs associated with the physical condition of the educational facilities;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/a/1/B/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">special transportation and other costs of isolated and small schools;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/a/1/B/vi" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the costs of home-living (dormitory) arrangements, where determined necessary by a tribal governing body or designated school board;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/a/1/B/vii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">costs associated with greater lengths of service by education personnel;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/a/1/B/viii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="viii">(viii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the costs of therapeutic programs for students requiring such programs; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/a/1/B/ix" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ix">(ix) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">special costs for gifted and talented students;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/a/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the cost of providing academic services which are at least equivalent to those provided by public schools in the State in which the school is located;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/a/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">whether the available funding will enable the school involved to comply with the accreditation standards applicable to the school under section 1121; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/a/1/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such other relevant factors as the Secretary determines are appropriate.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Revision of formula.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon the establishment of the standards required in section 1122, the Secretary shall revise the formula established under this subsection to reflect the cost of funding such standards.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Review of formula.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than January 1, 2003, the Secretary shall review the formula established under this section and shall take such steps as are necessary to increase the availability of counseling and therapeutic programs for students in off-reservation home-living (dormitory) schools and other Bureau-operated residential facilities.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/a/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Review of standards.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Concurrent with such action, the Secretary shall review the standards established under section 1122 to be certain that adequate provision is made for parental notification regarding, and consent for, such counseling and therapeutic programs.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Pro Rata Allotment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, Federal funds appropriated for the general local operation of Bureau-funded schools shall be allotted pro rata in accordance with the formula established under subsection (a).</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual Adjustment; Reservation of Amount for School Board Activities.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual adjustment.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For fiscal year 2003, and for each subsequent fiscal year, the Secretary shall adjust the formula established under subsection (a) to ensure that the formula does the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/c/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Uses a weighted unit of 1.2 for each eligible Indian student enrolled in the seventh and eighth grades of the school in considering the number of eligible Indian students served by the school.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/c/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Considers a school with an enrollment of less than 50 eligible Indian students as having an average daily attendance of 50 eligible Indian students for purposes of implementing the adjustment factor for small schools.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/c/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Takes into account the provision of residential services on less than a 9-month basis at a school when the school board and supervisor of the school determine that a less than 9-month basis will be implemented for the school year involved.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/c/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Uses a weighted unit of 2.0 for each eligible Indian student that—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/c/1/D/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is gifted and talented; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/c/1/D/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is enrolled in the school on a full-time basis,</content> </clause><continuation role="subparagraph" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">in considering the number of eligible Indian students served by the school.</continuation> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/c/1/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Uses a weighted unit of 0.25 for each eligible Indian student who is enrolled in a year-long credit course in an Indian or Native language as part of the regular curriculum of a school, in considering the number of eligible Indian students served by such school. The adjustment required under this subparagraph shall be used for such school after—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/c/1/E/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the certification of the Indian or Native language curriculum by the school board of such school to the Secretary, together with an estimate of the number of full-time students expected to be enrolled in the curriculum in the second school year for which the certification is made; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/c/1/E/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the funds appropriated for allotment under this section are designated by the appropriations Act appropriating such funds as the amount necessary to implement such adjustment at such school without reducing allotments made under this section to any school by virtue of such adjustment.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reservation of amount.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">From the funds allotted in accordance with the formula established under subsection (a) for each Bureau school, the local school board of such school may reserve an amount which does not exceed the greater of—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/c/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$8,000; or</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/c/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the lesser of—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/c/2/A/ii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$15,000; or</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/c/2/A/ii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">1 percent of such allotted funds,</content> </subclause> </clause><continuation role="subparagraph" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">for school board activities for such school, including (notwithstanding any other provision of law) meeting expenses and the cost of membership in, and support of, organizations engaged in activities on behalf of Indian education.</continuation> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Training.—</heading> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/c/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each local school board, and any agency school board that serves as a local school board for any grant or contract school, shall ensure that each individual who is a new member of the school board receives, within 1 year after the individual becomes a member of the school board, 40 hours of training relevant to that individual's service on the board.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/c/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Types of training.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such training may include training concerning legal issues pertaining to Bureau-funded schools, legal issues pertaining to school boards, ethics, and other topics determined to be appropriate by the school board.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/c/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Recommendation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The training described in this subparagraph shall not be required, but is recommended, for a tribal governing body that serves in the capacity of a school board.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reservation of Amount for Emergencies.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall reserve from the funds available for distribution for each fiscal year under this section an amount that, in the aggregate, equals 1 percent of the funds available for such purpose for that fiscal year, to be used, at the discretion of the Director of the Office of Indian Education Programs, to meet emergencies and unforeseen contingencies affecting the education programs funded under this section.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of funds.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Funds reserved under this subsection may be expended only for education services or programs, including emergency repairs of educational facilities, at a schoolsite (as defined by section 5204(c)(2) of the Tribally Controlled Schools Act of 1988).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Availability of funds.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Funds reserved under this subsection shall remain available without fiscal year limitation until expended. However, the aggregate amount available from all fiscal years may not exceed 1 percent of the current year funds.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/d/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">When the Secretary makes funds available under this subsection, the Secretary shall report such action to the appropriate committees of Congress within the annual budget submission.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Supplemental Appropriations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Supplemental appropriations enacted to meet increased pay costs attributable to school level personnel shall be distributed under this section.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Eligible Indian Student Defined.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">eligible Indian student</term>” means a student who—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/f/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is a member of, or is at least one-fourth degree Indian blood descendant of a member of, a tribe that is eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States through the Bureau to Indians because of their status as Indians;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/f/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">resides on or near a reservation or meets the criteria for attendance at a Bureau off-reservation home-living school; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/f/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is enrolled in a Bureau-funded school.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Tuition.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/g/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No eligible Indian student or a student attending a Bureau school under paragraph (2)(C) may be charged tuition for attendance at a Bureau school or contract or grant school.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/g/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Attendance of non-indian students at bureau schools.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may permit the attendance at a Bureau school of a student who is not an eligible Indian student if—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/g/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary determines that the student's attendance will not adversely affect the school's program for eligible Indian students because of cost, overcrowding, or violation of standards or accreditation;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/g/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the school board consents;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/g/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the student is a dependent of a Bureau, Indian Health Service, or tribal government employee who lives on or near the school site; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/g/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">tuition is paid for the student that is not more than the tuition charged by the nearest public school district for out-of-district students and shall be in addition to the school's allocation under this section.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/g/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Attendance of non-indian students at contract and grant schools.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The school board of a contract or grant school may permit students who are not eligible Indian students under this subsection to attend its contract school or grant school. Any tuition collected for those students shall be in addition to funding received under this section.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/h" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funds Available Without Fiscal Year Limitation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, at the election of the school board of a Bureau school made at any time during the fiscal year, a portion equal to not more than 15 percent of the funds allocated with respect to a school under this section for any fiscal year shall remain available to the school for expenditure without fiscal year limitation. The Assistant Secretary shall take such steps as are necessary to implement this subsection.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/i" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Students at Richfield Dormitory, Richfield, Utah.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/i/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Tuition for the instruction of each out-of-State Indian student in a home-living situation at the Richfield dormitory in Richfield, Utah, who attends Sevier County high schools in Richfield, Utah, for an academic year, shall be paid from Indian school equalization program funds authorized in this section and section 1129, at a rate not to exceed the weighted amount provided for under subsection (b) for a student for that year.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1127/i/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">No administrative cost funds.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No additional administrative cost funds shall be provided under this part to pay for administrative costs relating to the instruction of the students.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1128">SEC. 1128. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t25/s2008">25 U.S.C. 2008</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ADMINISTRATIVE COST GRANTS. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administrative cost.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">administrative cost</term>” means the cost of necessary administrative functions which—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/a/1/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the tribe or tribal organization incurs as a result of operating a tribal elementary or secondary educational program;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/a/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">are not customarily paid by comparable Bureau-operated programs out of direct program funds; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/a/1/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">are either—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/a/1/A/iii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">normally provided for comparable Bureau programs by Federal officials using resources other than Bureau direct program funds; or</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/a/1/A/iii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">are otherwise required of tribal self-determination program operators by law or prudent management practice.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inclusions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">administrative cost</term>” may include—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/a/1/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">contract or grant (or other agreement) administration;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/a/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">executive, policy, and corporate leadership and decisionmaking;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/a/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">program planning, development, and management;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/a/1/B/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">fiscal, personnel, property, and procurement management;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/a/1/B/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">related office services and record keeping; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/a/1/B/vi" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">costs of necessary insurance, auditing, legal, safety and security services.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Bureau elementary and secondary functions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Bureau elementary and secondary functions</term>” means—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">all functions funded at Bureau schools by the Office;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">all programs—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/a/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">funds for which are appropriated to other agencies of the Federal Government; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/a/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">which are administered for the benefit of Indians through Bureau schools; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/a/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">all operation, maintenance, and repair funds for facilities and Government quarters used in the operation or support of elementary and secondary education functions for the benefit of Indians, from whatever source derived.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Direct cost base.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/a/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as otherwise provided in subparagraph (B), the direct cost base of a tribe or tribal organization for the fiscal year is the aggregate direct cost program funding for all tribal elementary or secondary educational programs operated by the tribe or tribal organization during—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/a/3/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the second fiscal year preceding such fiscal year; or</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/a/3/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">if such programs have not been operated by the tribe or tribal organization during the 2 preceding fiscal years, the first fiscal year preceding such fiscal year.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/a/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Functions not previously operated.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the case of Bureau elementary or secondary education functions which have not previously been operated by a tribe or tribal organization under contract, grant, or agreement with the Bureau, the direct cost base for the initial year shall be the projected aggregate direct cost program funding for all Bureau elementary and secondary functions to be operated by the tribe or tribal organization during that fiscal year.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Maximum base rate.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">maximum base rate</term>” means 50 percent.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/a/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Minimum base rate.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">minimum base rate</term>” means 11 percent.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/a/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Standard direct cost base.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">standard direct cost base</term>” means $600,000.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/a/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Tribal elementary or secondary educational programs.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">tribal elementary or secondary educational programs</term>” means all Bureau elementary and secondary functions, together with any other Bureau programs or portions of programs (excluding funds for social services that are appropriated to agencies other than the Bureau and are funded through the Bureau, funds for major subcontracts, construction, and other major capital expenditures, and unexpended funds carried over from prior years) which share common administrative cost functions, that are operated directly by a tribe or tribal organization under a contract, grant, or agreement with the Bureau.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Grants; Effect Upon Appropriated Amounts.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Grants.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to the availability of funds, the Secretary shall provide grants to each tribe or tribal organization operating a contract school or grant school in the amount determined under this section with respect to the tribe or tribal organization for the purpose of paying the administrative and indirect costs incurred in operating contract or grant schools, provided that no school operated as a stand-alone institution shall receive less than $200,000 per year for these purposes, in order to—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">enable tribes and tribal organizations operating such schools, without reducing direct program services to the beneficiaries of the program, to provide all related administrative overhead services and operations necessary to meet the requirements of law and prudent management practice; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">carry out other necessary support functions which would otherwise be provided by the Secretary or other Federal officers or employees, from resources other than direct program funds, in support of comparable Bureau-operated programs.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effect upon appropriated amounts.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Amounts appropriated to fund the grants provided under this section shall be in addition to, and shall not reduce, the amounts appropriated for the program being administered by the contract or grant school.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Determination of Grant Amount.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amount of the grant provided to each tribe or tribal organization under this section for each fiscal year shall be determined by applying the administrative cost percentage rate of the tribe or tribal organization to the aggregate of the Bureau elementary and secondary functions operated by the tribe or tribal organization for which funds are received from or through the Bureau.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Direct cost base funds.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">reduce the amount of the grant determined under paragraph (1) to the extent that payments for administrative costs are actually received by an Indian tribe or tribal organization under any Federal education program included in the direct cost base of the tribe or tribal organization; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">take such actions as may be necessary to be reimbursed by any other department or agency of the Federal Government for the portion of grants made under this section for the costs of administering any program for Indians that is funded by appropriations made to such other department or agency.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administrative Cost Percentage Rate.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this section, the administrative cost percentage rate for a contract or grant school for a fiscal year is equal to the percentage determined by dividing—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/d/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the sum of—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/d/1/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the amount equal to—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/d/1/A/i/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the direct cost base of the tribe or tribal organization for the fiscal year, multiplied by</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/d/1/A/i/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the minimum base rate; plus</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/d/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the amount equal to—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/d/1/A/ii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the standard direct cost base; multiplied by</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/d/1/A/ii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the maximum base rate; by</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/d/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the sum of—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/d/1/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the direct cost base of the tribe or tribal organization for the fiscal year; plus</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/d/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the standard direct cost base.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rounding.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The administrative cost percentage rate shall be determined to the 1⁄100 of a decimal point.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The administrative cost percentage rate determined under this subsection shall not apply to other programs operated by the tribe or tribal organization.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Combining Funds.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Funds received by a tribe or contract or grant school as grants under this section for tribal elementary or secondary educational programs may be combined by the tribe or contract or grant school into a single administrative cost account without the necessity of maintaining separate funding source accounting.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Indirect cost funds.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Indirect cost funds for programs at the school which share common administrative services with tribal elementary or secondary educational programs may be included in the administrative cost account described in paragraph (1).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Availability of Funds.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Funds received as grants under this section with respect to tribal elementary or secondary education programs shall remain available to the contract or grant school without fiscal year limitation and without diminishing the amount of any grants otherwise payable to the school under this section for any fiscal year beginning after the fiscal year for which the grant is provided.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Treatment of Funds.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Funds received as grants under this section for Bureau-funded programs operated by a tribe or tribal organization under a contract or agreement shall not be taken into consideration for purposes of indirect cost underrecovery and overrecovery determinations by any Federal agency for any other funds, from whatever source derived.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/h" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Treatment of Entity Operating Other Programs.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In applying this section and section 106 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act with respect to an Indian tribe or tribal organization that—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/h/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">receives funds under this section for administrative costs incurred in operating a contract or grant school or a school operated under the Tribally Controlled Schools Act of 1988; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/h/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">operates one or more other programs under a contract or grant provided under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act,</content> </paragraph><continuation role="subsection" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">the Secretary shall ensure that the Indian tribe or tribal organization is provided with the full amount of the administrative costs that are associated with operating the contract or grant school, and of the indirect costs, that are associated with all of such other programs, except that funds appropriated for implementation of this section shall be used only to supply the amount of the grant required to be provided by this section.</continuation> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/i" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Studies for Determination of Factors Affecting Costs; Base Rates Limits; Standard Direct Cost Base; Report to Congress.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/i/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Studies.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of the Native American Education Improvement Act of 2001<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="ID1DA3AB0B811340688CBB7A4D6509849F" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">16</ref>, the Director of the Office of Indian Education Programs shall—</chapeau><footnote id="ID1DA3AB0B811340688CBB7A4D6509849F" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">16</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Such date of enactment was January 8, 2002.</p></footnote> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/i/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">conduct such studies as may be needed to establish an empirical basis for determining relevant factors substantially affecting required administrative costs of tribal elementary and secondary education programs, using the formula set forth in subsection (c); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/i/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B)<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="ID0640DAC6FA304AE69782BD76021E3BD8" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">17</ref> </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">conduct a study to determine—</chapeau><footnote id="ID0640DAC6FA304AE69782BD76021E3BD8" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">17</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Margins so in law.</p></footnote> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/i/1/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a maximum base rate which ensures that the amount of the grants provided under this section will provide adequate (but not excessive) funding of the administrative costs of the smallest tribal elementary or secondary educational programs;</content> </clause> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/i/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a minimum base rate which ensures that the amount of the grants provided under this section will provide adequate (but not excessive) funding of the administrative costs of the largest tribal elementary or secondary educational programs; and</content> </clause> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/i/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">a standard direct cost base which is the aggregate direct cost funding level for which the percentage determined under subsection (d) will—</chapeau> <subclause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/i/1/B/iii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be equal to the median between the maximum base rate and the minimum base rate; and</content> </subclause> <subclause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/i/1/B/iii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensure that the amount of the grants provided under this section will provide adequate (but not excessive) funding of the administrative costs of tribal elementary or secondary educational programs closest to the size of the program.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/i/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Guidelines.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The studies required under paragraph (1) shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/i/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">be conducted in full consultation (in accordance with section 1131) with—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/i/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the tribes and tribal organizations that are affected by the application of the formula set forth in subsection (c); and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/i/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">all national and regional Indian organizations of which such tribes and tribal organizations are typically members;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/i/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be conducted onsite with a representative statistical sample of the tribal elementary or secondary educational programs under a contract entered into with a nationally reputable public accounting and business consulting firm;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/i/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">take into account the availability of skilled labor commodities, business and automatic data processing services, related Indian preference and Indian control of education requirements, and any other market factors found to substantially affect the administrative costs and efficiency of each such tribal elementary or secondary educational program studied in order to ensure that all required administrative activities can reasonably be delivered in a cost effective manner for each such program, given an administrative cost allowance generated by the values, percentages, or other factors found in the studies to be relevant in such formula;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/i/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identify, and quantify in terms of percentages of direct program costs, any general factors arising from geographic isolation, or numbers of programs administered, independent of program size factors used to compute a base administrative cost percentage in such formula; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/i/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identify any other incremental cost factors substantially affecting the costs of required administrative cost functions at any of the tribal elementary or secondary educational programs studied and determine whether the factors are of general applicability to other such programs, and (if so) how the factors may effectively be incorporated into such formula.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/i/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consultation with inspector general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out the studies required under this subsection, the Director shall obtain the input of, and afford an opportunity to participate to, the Inspector General of the Department of the Interior.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/i/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consideration of delivery of administrative services.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Determinations described in paragraph (2)(C) shall be based on what is practicable at each location studied, given prudent management practice, irrespective of whether required administrative services were actually or fully delivered at these sites, or whether other services were delivered instead, during the period of the study.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/i/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon completion of the studies conducted under paragraph (1), the Director shall submit to Congress a report on the findings of the studies, together with determinations based upon such studies that would affect the definitions set forth under subsection (e) that are used in the formula set forth in subsection (c).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/i/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Projection of costs.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall include in the Bureau's justification for each appropriations request beginning in the first fiscal year after the completion of the studies conducted under paragraph (1), a projection of the overall costs associated with the formula set forth in subsection (c) for all tribal elementary or secondary education programs which the Secretary expects to be funded in the fiscal year for which the appropriations are sought.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/i/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Determination of program size.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this subsection, the size of tribal elementary or secondary educational programs is determined by the aggregate direct cost program funding level for all Bureau-funded programs which share common administrative cost functions.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/j" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="j">(j) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization of Appropriations.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/j/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/j/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reductions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the total amount of funds necessary to provide grants to tribes and tribal organizations in the amounts determined under subsection (c) for a fiscal year exceeds the amount of funds appropriated to carry out this section for such fiscal year, the Secretary shall reduce the amount of each grant determined under subsection (c) for such fiscal year by an amount that bears the same relationship to such excess as the amount of such grants determined under subsection (c) bears to the total of all grants determined under subsection (c) section for all tribes and tribal organizations for such fiscal year.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/k" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="k">(k) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability to Schools Operating Under Tribally Controlled Schools Act of 1988.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The provisions of this section shall apply to schools operating under the Tribally Controlled Schools Act of 1988.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/l" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="l">(l) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administrative Cost Grant Budget Requests.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/l/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Beginning with President's annual budget request under section 1105 of title 31, United States Code for fiscal year 2002, and with respect to each succeeding budget request, at the discretion of the Secretary, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress information and funding requests for the full funding of administrative costs grants required to be paid under this section.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/l/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/l/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funding for new conversions to contract or grant school operations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to a budget request under paragraph (1), the amount required to provide full funding for an administrative cost grant for each tribe or tribal organization expected to begin operation of a Bureau-funded school as contract or grant school in the academic year funded by such annual budget request, the amount so required shall not be less than 10 percent of the amount required for subparagraph (B).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1128/l/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funding for continuing contract and grant school operations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to a budget request under paragraph (1), the amount required to provide full funding for an administrative cost grant for each tribe or tribal organization operating a contract or grant school at the time the annual budget request is submitted, which amount shall include the amount of funds required to provide full funding for an administrative cost grant for each tribe or tribal organization which began operation of a contract or grant school with administrative cost grant funds supplied from the amount described in subparagraph (A).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1129" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1129">SEC. 1129. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t25/s2009">25 U.S.C. 2009</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DIVISION OF BUDGET ANALYSIS. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1129/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Native American Education Improvement Act of 2001<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="IDD6DD30677C604B2F87E4E0E077DE78F1" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">18</ref>, the Secretary shall establish within the Office of Indian Education Programs a Division of Budget Analysis (hereafter in this section referred to as the “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Division</quotedText>”). Such Division shall be under the direct supervision and control of the Director of the Office.</content><footnote id="IDD6DD30677C604B2F87E4E0E077DE78F1" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">18</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Such date of enactment was January 8, 2002.</p></footnote> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1129/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Functions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In consultation with the tribal governing bodies and tribal school boards, the Director of the Office, through the Division, shall conduct studies, surveys, or other activities to gather demographic information on Bureau-funded schools and project the amount necessary to provide Indian students in such schools the educational program set forth in this part.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1129/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual Reports.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than the date on which the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs makes the annual budget submission, for each fiscal year after the date of enactment of the Native American Education Improvement Act of 2001<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="IDB7ECC6A55D2341279277340D9FE4C819" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">19</ref>, the Director of the Office shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress (including the Appropriations committees), all Bureau-funded schools, and the tribal governing bodies of such schools, a report that contains—</chapeau><footnote id="IDB7ECC6A55D2341279277340D9FE4C819" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">19</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Such date of enactment was January 8, 2002.</p></footnote> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1129/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">projections, based upon the information gathered pursuant to subsection (b) and any other relevant information, of amounts necessary to provide Indian students in Bureau-funded schools the educational program set forth in this part;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1129/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of the methods and formulas used to calculate the amounts projected pursuant to paragraph (1); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1129/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such other information as the Director of the Office considers appropriate.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1129/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of Reports.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Director of the Office and the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs shall use the annual report required by subsection (c) when preparing annual budget submissions.</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1130">SEC. 1130. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t25/s2010">25 U.S.C. 2010</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">UNIFORM DIRECT FUNDING AND SUPPORT. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment of System and Forward Funding.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall establish, by regulation adopted in accordance with section 1136, a system for the direct funding and support of all Bureau-funded schools. Such system shall allot funds in accordance with section 1127. All amounts appropriated for distribution in accordance with this section shall be made available in accordance with paragraph (2).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Timing for use of funds.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Availability.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the purposes of affording adequate notice of funding available pursuant to the allotments made under section 1127 and the allotments of funds for operation and maintenance of facilities, amounts appropriated in an appropriations Act for any fiscal year for such allotments—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/a/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall become available for obligation by the affected schools on July 1 of the fiscal year for which such allotments are appropriated without further action by the Secretary; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/a/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall remain available for obligation through the succeeding fiscal year.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Publications.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall, on the basis of the amounts appropriated as described in this paragraph—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/a/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">publish, not later than July 1 of the fiscal year for which the amounts are appropriated, information indicating the amount of the allotments to be made to each affected school under section 1127, of 80 percent of such appropriated amounts; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/a/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">publish, not later than September 30 of such fiscal year, information indicating the amount of the allotments to be made under section 1127, from the remaining 20 percent of such appropriated amounts, adjusted to reflect the actual student attendance.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/a/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Overpayments.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any overpayments made to tribal schools shall be returned to the Secretary not later than 30 days after the final determination that the school was overpaid pursuant to this section.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/a/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Expenditures.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of law (including a regulation), the supervisor of a Bureau-operated school may expend an aggregate of not more than $50,000 of the amount allotted to the school under section 1127 to acquire materials, supplies, equipment, operation services, maintenance services, and other services for the school, and amounts received as operations and maintenance funds, funds received from the Department of Education, or funds received from other Federal sources, without competitive bidding if—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/a/3/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the cost for any single item acquired does not exceed $15,000;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/a/3/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the school board approves the acquisition;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/a/3/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the supervisor certifies that the cost is fair and reasonable;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/a/3/A/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the documents relating to the acquisition executed by the supervisor of the school or other school staff cite this paragraph as authority for the acquisition; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/a/3/A/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the acquisition transaction is documented in a journal maintained at the school that clearly identifies when the transaction occurred, the item that was acquired and from whom, the price paid, the quantities acquired, and any other information the supervisor or the school board considers to be relevant.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/a/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notice.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of the Native American Education Improvement Act of 2001<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="ID7D27B77EF34D4369AF0172F5D16F8F26" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">20</ref>, the Secretary shall send notice of the provisions of this paragraph to each supervisor of a Bureau school and associated school board chairperson, the education line officer of each agency and area, and the Bureau division in charge of procurement, at both the local and national levels.</content><footnote id="ID7D27B77EF34D4369AF0172F5D16F8F26" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">20</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Such date of enactment was January 8, 2002.</p></footnote> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/a/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Application and guidelines.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Director of the Office shall be responsible for—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/a/3/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">determining the application of this paragraph, including the authorization of specific individuals to carry out this paragraph;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/a/3/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensuring that there is at least one such individual at each Bureau facility; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/a/3/C/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the provision of guidelines on the use of this paragraph and adequate training on such guidelines.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effect of sequestration order.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a sequestration order issued under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 reduces the amount of funds available for allotment under section 1127 for any fiscal year by more than 7 percent of the amount of funds available for allotment under such section during the preceding fiscal year—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/a/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">to fund allotments under section 1127, the Secretary, notwithstanding any other law, may use—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/a/4/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">funds appropriated for the operation of any Bureau-funded school that is closed or consolidated; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/a/4/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">funds appropriated for any program that has been curtailed at any Bureau school; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/a/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary may waive the application of the provisions of section 1121(h) with respect to the closure or consolidation of a school, or the curtailment of a program at a school, during such fiscal year if the funds described in clauses (i) and (ii) of subparagraph (A) with respect to such school are used to fund allotments made under section 1127 for such fiscal year.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Local Financial Plans for Expenditure of Funds.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Plan required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each Bureau-operated school that receives an allotment under section 1127 shall prepare a local financial plan that specifies the manner in which the school will expend the funds made available under the allotment and ensures that the school will meet the accreditation requirements or standards for the school pursuant to section 1121.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirement.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A local financial plan under paragraph (1) shall comply with all applicable Federal and tribal laws.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Preparation and revision.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/b/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The financial plan for a school under subparagraph (A) shall be prepared by the supervisor of the school in active consultation with the local school board for the school.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/b/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authority of school board.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The local school board for each school shall have the authority to ratify, reject, or amend such financial plan and, at the initiative of the local school board or in response to the supervisor of the school, to revise such financial plan to meet needs not foreseen at the time of preparation of the financial plan.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Role of supervisor.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The supervisor of the school—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/b/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall implement the decisions of the school board relating to the financial plan under paragraph (1);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/b/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall provide the appropriate local union representative of the education employees of the school with copies of proposed financial plans relating to the school and all modifications and proposed modifications to the plans, and at the same time submit such copies to the local school board; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/b/4/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may appeal any such action of the local school board to the appropriate education line officer of the Bureau agency by filing a written statement describing the action and the reasons the supervisor believes such action should be overturned.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Statements.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/b/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A copy of each statement filed under paragraph (4)(C) shall be submitted to the local school board and such board shall be afforded an opportunity to respond, in writing, to such appeal.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/b/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Overturned actions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">After reviewing such written appeal and response, the appropriate education line officer may, for good cause, overturn the action of the local school board.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/b/5/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transmission of determination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The appropriate education line officer shall transmit the determination of such appeal in the form of a written opinion to such board and to such supervisor identifying the reasons for overturning such action.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Tribal Division of Education, Self-Determination Grant and Contract Funds.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may approve applications for funding tribal divisions of education and developing tribal codes of education, from funds made available pursuant to section 103(a) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technical Assistance and Training.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out this section, a local school board may request technical assistance and training from the Secretary, and the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, provide those services and make appropriate provisions in the budget of the Office for the provision of those services.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Summer Program of Academic and Support Services.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Plan.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/e/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A financial plan under subsection (b) for a school may include, at the discretion of the local administrator and the school board of such school, a provision for a summer program of academic and support services for students of the school.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/e/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Prevention activities.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any such program may include activities related to the prevention of alcohol and substance abuse.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/e/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Summer use.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs shall provide for the use of any such school facility during any summer in which such use is requested.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of other funds.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, funds authorized under the Act of April 16, 1934, and this Act may be used to augment the services provided in each summer program at the option, and under the control, of the tribe or Indian controlled school receiving such funds.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/e/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technical assistance and program coordination.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs, acting through the Director of the Office, shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/e/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide technical assistance and coordination for any program described in paragraph (1); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/e/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to the extent practicable, encourage the coordination of such programs with any other summer programs that might benefit Indian youth, regardless of the funding source or administrative entity of any such program.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cooperative Agreements.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/f/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Implementation.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/f/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">From funds allotted to a Bureau school under section 1127, the Secretary shall, if specifically requested by the appropriate tribal governing body, implement a cooperative agreement that is entered into between the tribe, the Bureau, the local school board, and a local public school district that meets the requirements of paragraph (2) and involves the school.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/f/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Terms.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The tribe, the Bureau, the school board, and the local public school district shall determine the terms of an agreement entered into under subparagraph (A).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/f/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Coordination provisions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An agreement under paragraph (1) may, with respect to the Bureau school and schools in the school district involved, encompass coordination of all or any part of the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/f/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The academic program and curriculum, unless the Bureau school is accredited by a State or regional accrediting entity and would not continue to be so accredited if the agreement encompassed the program and curriculum.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/f/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Support services, including procurement and facilities maintenance.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/f/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Transportation.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/f/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Equal benefit and burden.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/f/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each agreement entered into under paragraph (1) shall confer a benefit upon the Bureau school commensurate with the burden assumed by the school.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/f/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subparagraph (A) shall not be construed to require equal expenditures, or an exchange of similar services, by the Bureau school and schools in the school district.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Product or Result of Student Projects.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in a case in which there is agreement on action between the superintendent and the school board of a Bureau-funded school, the product or result of a project conducted in whole or in major part by a student may be given to that student upon the completion of such project.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/h" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Matching Fund Requirements.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/h/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Not considered federal funds.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, funds received by a Bureau-funded school under this title for education-related activities (not including funds for construction, maintenance, and facilities improvement or repair) shall not be considered Federal funds for the purposes of a matching funds requirement for any Federal program.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1130/h/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In considering an application from a Bureau-funded school for participation in a program or project that requires matching funds, the entity administering such program or project or awarding such grant shall not give positive or negative weight to such application based solely on the provisions of paragraph (1).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1131" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1131">SEC. 1131. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t25/s2011">25 U.S.C. 2011</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">POLICY FOR INDIAN CONTROL OF INDIAN EDUCATION. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1131/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Facilitation of Indian Control.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">It shall be the policy of the United States acting through the Secretary, in carrying out the functions of the Bureau, to facilitate Indian control of Indian affairs in all matters relating to education.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1131/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consultation With Tribes.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1131/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">All actions under this Act shall be done with active consultation with tribes. The United States acting through the Secretary and tribes shall work in a government-to-government relationship to ensure quality education for all tribal members.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1131/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1131/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition of consultation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection, the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">consultation</term>” means a process involving the open discussion and joint deliberation of all options with respect to potential issues or changes between the Bureau and all interested parties.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1131/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Discussion and joint deliberation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">During discussions and joint deliberations, interested parties (including tribes and school officials) shall be given an opportunity—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1131/b/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to present issues (including proposals regarding changes in current practices or programs) that will be considered for future action by the Secretary; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1131/b/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to participate and discuss the options presented, or to present alternatives, with the views and concerns of the interested parties given effect unless the Secretary determines, from information available from or presented by the interested parties during one or more of the discussions and deliberations, that there is a substantial reason for another course of action.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1131/b/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Explanation by secretary.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall submit to any Member of Congress, within 18 days of the receipt of a written request by such Member, a written explanation of any decision made by the Secretary which is not consistent with the views of the interested parties described in subparagraph (B).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1132">SEC. 1132. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t25/s2012">25 U.S.C. 2012</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">INDIAN EDUCATION PERSONNEL. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 51, subchapter III of chapter 53, and chapter 63 of title 5, United States Code, relating to classification, pay and leave, respectively, and the sections of such title relating to the appointment, promotion, hours of work, and removal of civil service employees, shall not apply to educators or to education positions (as defined in subsection (p)).</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regulations.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of the Native American Education Improvement Act of 2001<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="ID72B9346FBB84457283B70C4BC7D1EAC0" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">21</ref>, the Secretary shall prescribe regulations to carry out this section. Such regulations shall provide for—</chapeau><footnote id="ID72B9346FBB84457283B70C4BC7D1EAC0" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">21</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Such date of enactment was January 8, 2002.</p></footnote> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the establishment of education positions;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the establishment of qualifications for educators and education personnel;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the fixing of basic compensation for educators and education positions;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the appointment of educators;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the discharge of educators;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/b/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the entitlement of educators to compensation;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/b/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the payment of compensation to educators;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/b/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the conditions of employment of educators;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/b/9" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the leave system for educators;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/b/10" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the annual leave and sick leave for educators;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/b/11" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">(11) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the length of the school year applicable to education positions described in subsection (a); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/b/12" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="12">(12) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such additional matters as may be appropriate.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Qualifications of Educators.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In prescribing regulations to govern the qualifications of educators, the Secretary shall require that—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/c/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">lists of qualified and interviewed applicants for education positions be maintained in each agency and area office of the Bureau from among individuals who have applied at the agency or area level for an education position or who have applied at the national level and have indicated in such application an interest in working in certain areas or agencies;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/c/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a local school board shall have the authority to waive on a case-by-case basis, any formal education or degree qualifications established by regulation pursuant to subsection (b)(2), in order for a tribal member to be hired in an education position to teach courses on tribal culture and language and that subject to subsection (e)(2), a determination by a school board that such a person be hired shall be instituted by the supervisor of the school involved; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/c/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">that it shall not be a prerequisite to the employment of an individual in an education position at the local level that—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/c/1/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such individual's name appear on a list maintained pursuant to subparagraph (A); or</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/c/1/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such individual have applied at the national level for an education position.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception for certain temporary employment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may authorize the temporary employment in an education position of an individual who has not met the certification standards established pursuant to regulations if the Secretary determines that failure to do so would result in that position remaining vacant.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Hiring of Educators.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In prescribing regulations to govern the appointment of educators, the Secretary shall require—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A)</num><clause class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/1/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i)</num><subclause class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/1/A/i/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that educators employed in a Bureau school (other than the supervisor of the school) shall be hired by the supervisor of the school; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="leftIndentDecrease2" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/1/A/i/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in a case in which there are no qualified applicants available to fill a vacancy at a Bureau school, the supervisor may consult a list maintained pursuant to subsection (c)(1)(A);</content> </subclause></clause> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">each supervisor of a Bureau school shall be hired by the education line officer of the agency office of the Bureau for the jurisdiction in which the school is located;</content> </clause> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/1/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">each educator employed in an agency office of the Bureau shall be hired by the superintendent for education of the agency office; and</content> </clause> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/1/A/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">each education line officer and educator employed in the office of the Director of the Office shall be hired by the Director;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B)</num><clause class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/1/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">before an individual is employed in an education position in a Bureau school by the supervisor of the school (or, with respect to the position of supervisor, by the appropriate agency education line officer), the local school board for the school shall be consulted; and</content></clause> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that a determination by such school board, as evidenced by school board records, that such individual should or should not be so employed shall be instituted by the supervisor (or with respect to the position of supervisor, by the superintendent for education of the agency office);</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C)</num><clause class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/1/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">before an individual is employed in an education position in an agency or area office of the Bureau, the appropriate agency school board shall be consulted; and</content></clause> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/1/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a determination by such school board, as evidenced by school board records, that such individual should or should not be employed shall be instituted by the superintendent for education of the agency office; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">all employment decisions or actions be in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and tribal laws.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Information regarding application at national level.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any individual who applies at the local level for an education position shall state on such individual's application whether or not such individual has applied at the national level for an education position in the Bureau.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Determination of accuracy.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If such individual is employed at the local level, such individual's name shall be immediately forwarded to the Secretary, who shall, as soon as practicable but in no event in more than 30 days, ascertain the accuracy of the statement made by such individual pursuant to subparagraph (A).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">False statements.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding subsection (e), if the individual's statement is found to have been false, such individual, at the Secretary's discretion, may be disciplined or discharged.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conditional appointment for national provision.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the individual has applied at the national level for an education position in the Bureau, the appointment of such individual at the local level shall be conditional for a period of 90 days, during which period the Secretary may appoint a more qualified individual (as determined by the Secretary) from the list maintained at the national level pursuant to subsection (c)(1)(A)(ii) to the position to which such individual was appointed.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Statutory construction.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as expressly provided, nothing in this section shall be construed as conferring upon local school boards authority over, or control of, educators at Bureau-funded schools or the authority to issue management decisions.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appeals.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">By supervisor.—</heading> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/4/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The supervisor of a school may appeal to the appropriate agency education line officer any determination by the local school board for the school that an individual be employed, or not be employed, in an education position in the school (other than that of supervisor) by filing a written statement describing the determination and the reasons the supervisor believes such determination should be overturned.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/4/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Action by board.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A copy of such statement shall be submitted to the local school board and such board shall be afforded an opportunity to respond, in writing, to such appeal.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/4/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Overturning of determination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">After reviewing such written appeal and response, the education line officer may, for good cause, overturn the determination of the local school board.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/4/A/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transmission of determination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The education line officer shall transmit the determination of such appeal in the form of a written opinion to such board and to such supervisor identifying the reasons for overturning such determination.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">By education line officer.—</heading> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/4/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The education line officer of an agency office of the Bureau may appeal to the Director of the Office any determination by the local school board for the school that an individual be employed, or not be employed, as the supervisor of a school by filing a written statement describing the determination and the reasons the supervisor believes such determination should be overturned.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/4/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Action by board.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A copy of such statement shall be submitted to the local school board and such board shall be afforded an opportunity to respond, in writing, to such appeal.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/4/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Overturning of determination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">After reviewing such written appeal and response, the Director may, for good cause, overturn the determination of the local school board.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/4/B/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transmission of determination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Director shall transmit the determination of such appeal in the form of a written opinion to such board and to such education line officer identifying the reasons for overturning such determination.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other appeals.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The education line officer of an agency office of the Bureau may appeal to the Director of the Office any determination by the agency school board that an individual be employed, or not be employed, in an education position in such agency office by filing a written statement describing the determination and the reasons the supervisor believes such determination should be overturned.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Action by board.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A copy of such statement shall be submitted to the agency school board and such board shall be afforded an opportunity to respond, in writing, to such appeal.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/5/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Overturning of determination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">After reviewing such written appeal and response, the Director may, for good cause, overturn the determination of the agency school board.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/d/5/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transmission of determination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Director shall transmit the determination of such appeal in the form of a written opinion to such board and to such education line officer identifying the reasons for overturning such determination.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Discharge and Conditions of Employment of Educators.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regulations.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In promulgating regulations to govern the discharge and conditions of employment of educators, the Secretary shall require—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/e/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that procedures shall be established for the rapid and equitable resolution of grievances of educators;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/e/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that no educator may be discharged without notice of the reasons for the discharge and an opportunity for a hearing under procedures that comport with the requirements of due process; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/e/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that each educator employed in a Bureau school shall be notified 30 days prior to the end of an academic year whether the employment contract of the individual will be renewed for the following year.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Procedures for discharge.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/e/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Determinations.—</heading> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/e/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in clause (iii), the supervisor of a Bureau school may discharge (subject to procedures established under paragraph (1)(B)) for cause (as determined under regulations prescribed by the Secretary) any educator employed in such school.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/e/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notification of board.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">On giving notice to an educator of the supervisor's intention to discharge the educator, the supervisor shall immediately notify the local school board of the proposed discharge.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/e/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Determination by board.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the local school board determines that such educator shall not be discharged, that determination shall be followed by the supervisor.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/e/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appeals.—</heading> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/e/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The supervisor shall have the right to appeal to the education line officer of the appropriate agency office of the Bureau a determination by a local school board under subparagraph (A)(iii), as evidenced by school board records, not to discharge an educator.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/e/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Decision of agency education line officer.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon hearing such an appeal, the agency education line officer may, for good cause, issue a decision overturning the determination of the local school board with respect to the employment of such individual.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/e/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form of decision.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The education line officer shall make the decision in writing and submit the decision to the local school board.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/e/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Recommendations of school boards for discharge.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each local school board for a Bureau school shall have the right—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/e/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to recommend to the supervisor that an educator employed in the school be discharged; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/e/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to recommend to the education line officer of the appropriate agency office of the Bureau and to the Director of the Office, that the supervisor of the school be discharged.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability of Indian Preference Laws.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/f/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/f/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any provision of the Indian preference laws, such laws shall not apply in the case of any personnel action carried out under this section with respect to an applicant or employee not entitled to an Indian preference if each tribal organization concerned—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/f/1/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">grants a written waiver of the application of those laws with respect to the personnel action; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/f/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">states that the waiver is necessary.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/f/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">No effect on responsibility of bureau.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">This paragraph shall not be construed to relieve the responsibility of the Bureau to issue timely and adequate announcements and advertisements concerning any such personnel action if such action is intended to fill a vacancy (no matter how such vacancy is created).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/f/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection:</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/f/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Indian preference laws.—</heading> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/f/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Indian preference laws</term>” means section 12 of the Act of June 18, 1934 (48 Stat. 986, chapter 576) or any other provision of law granting a preference to Indians in promotions and other personnel actions.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/f/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exclusion.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Indian preference laws</term>” does not include section 7(b) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/f/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Tribal organization.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">tribal organization</term>” means—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/f/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the recognized governing body of any Indian tribe, band, nation, pueblo, or other organized community, including a Native village (as defined in section 3(c) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act); or</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/f/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in connection with any personnel action referred to in this subsection, any local school board to which the governing body has delegated the authority to grant a waiver under this subsection with respect to a personnel action.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Compensation or Annual Salary.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Compensation for educators and education positions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as otherwise provided in this section, the Secretary shall establish the compensation or annual salary rate for educators and education positions—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g/1/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">at rates in effect under the General Schedule for individuals with comparable qualifications, and holding comparable positions, to whom chapter 51 of title 5, United States Code, is applicable; or</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">on the basis of the Federal Wage System schedule in effect for the locality involved, and for the comparable positions, at the rates of compensation in effect for the senior executive service.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Compensation or salary for teachers and counselors.—</heading> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g/1/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall establish the rate of compensation, or annual salary rate, for the positions of teachers and counselors (including dormitory counselors and home-living counselors) at the rate of compensation applicable (on the date of enactment of the Native American Education Improvement Act of 2001<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="ID1A29C6D3F6D341908015C5BCDFB0E67C" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">22</ref> and thereafter) for comparable positions in the overseas schools under the Defense Department Overseas Teachers Pay and Personnel Practices Act.</content><footnote id="ID1A29C6D3F6D341908015C5BCDFB0E67C" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">22</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Such date of enactment was January 8, 2002.</p></footnote> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Essential provisions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall allow the local school boards involved authority to implement only the aspects of the Defense Department Overseas Teachers Pay and Personnel Practices Act pay provisions that are considered essential for recruitment and retention of teachers and counselors. Implementation of such provisions shall not be construed to require the implementation of that entire Act.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rates for new hires.—</heading> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g/1/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Beginning with the first fiscal year following the date of enactment of the Native American Education Improvement Act of 2001<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="IDB8811EE25BC44BFC9ECAC1A17E62FA75" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">23</ref>, each local school board of a Bureau school may establish a rate of compensation or annual salary rate described in clause (ii) for teachers and counselors (including academic counselors) who are new hires at the school and who had not worked at the school, as of the first day of such fiscal year.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g/1/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consistent rates.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The rates established under clause (i) shall be consistent with the rates paid for individuals in the same positions, with the same tenure and training, as the teachers and counselors, in any other school within whose boundaries the Bureau school is located.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g/1/C/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Decreases.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In a case in which the establishment of rates under clause (i) causes a reduction in compensation at a school from the rate of compensation that was in effect for the first fiscal year following the date of enactment of the Native American Education Improvement Act of 2001<ref class="footnoteRef" style="-uslm-dtd:dangling-footnote-ref">23</ref>, the new rates of compensation may be applied to the compensation of employees of the school who worked at the school as of such date of enactment by applying those rates at each contract renewal for the employees so that the reduction takes effect in three equal installments.</content><footnote id="IDB8811EE25BC44BFC9ECAC1A17E62FA75" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">23</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Such date of enactment was January 8, 2002.</p></footnote> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g/1/C/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Increases.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In a case in which adoption of rates under clause (i) leads to an increase in the payment of compensation from that which was in effect for the fiscal year following the date of enactment of the Native American Education Improvement Act of 2001<ref class="footnoteRef" style="-uslm-dtd:dangling-footnote-ref">23</ref>, the school board may make such rates applicable at the next contract renewal such that—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g/1/C/iv/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the increase occurs in its entirety; or</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g/1/C/iv/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the increase is applied in three equal installments.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of regulations; continued employment of certain educators.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The establishment of rates of basic compensation and annual salary rates under subparagraphs (B) and (C) shall not—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g/1/D/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">preclude the use of regulations and procedures used by the Bureau prior to April 28, 1988, in making determinations regarding promotions and advancements through levels of pay that are based on the merit, education, experience, or tenure of the educator; or</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g/1/D/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">affect the continued employment or compensation of an educator who was employed in an education position on October 31, 1979, and who did not make an election under subsection (p) as in effect on January 1, 1990.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Post differential rates.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may pay a post differential rate, not to exceed 25 percent of the rate of compensation, for educators or education positions, on the basis of conditions of environment or work that warrant additional pay, as a recruitment and retention incentive.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Supervisor's authority.—</heading> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in clause (ii), on the request of the supervisor and the local school board of a Bureau school, the Secretary shall grant the supervisor of the school authorization to provide one or more post differential rates under subparagraph (A).</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall disapprove, or approve with a modification, a request for authorization to provide a post differential rate if the Secretary determines for clear and convincing reasons (and advises the board in writing of those reasons) that the rate should be disapproved or decreased because the disparity of compensation between the appropriate educators or positions in the Bureau school, and the comparable educators or positions at the nearest public school, is—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g/2/B/ii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I)</num><item class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g/2/B/ii/I/aa" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">at least 5 percent; or</content></item> <item class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g/2/B/ii/I/bb" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">less than 5 percent; and</content> </item> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g/2/B/ii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">does not affect the recruitment or retention of employees at the school.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Approval of requests.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A request made under clause (i) shall be considered to be approved at the end of the 60th day after the request is received in the Central Office of the Bureau unless before that time the request is approved, approved with a modification, or disapproved by the Secretary.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g/2/B/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Discontinuation of or decrease in rates.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary or the supervisor of a Bureau school may discontinue or decrease a post differential rate provided for under this paragraph at the beginning of an academic year if—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g/2/B/iv/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the local school board requests that such differential be discontinued or decreased; or</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g/2/B/iv/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary or the supervisor, respectively, determines for clear and convincing reasons (and advises the board in writing of those reasons) that there is no disparity of compensation that would affect the recruitment or retention of employees at the school after the differential is discontinued or decreased.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/g/2/B/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reports.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">On or before February 1 of each year, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report describing the requests and approvals of authorization made under this paragraph during the previous year and listing the positions receiving post differential rates under contracts entered into under those authorizations.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/h" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Liquidation of Remaining Leave Upon Termination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon termination of employment with the Bureau, any annual leave remaining to the credit of an individual covered by this section shall be liquidated in accordance with sections 5551(a) and 6306 of title 5, United States Code, except that leave earned or accrued under regulations promulgated pursuant to subsection (b)(10) shall not be so liquidated.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/i" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transfer of Remaining Sick Leave Upon Transfer, Promotion, or Reemployment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the case of any educator who is transferred, promoted, or reappointed, without break in service, to a position in the Federal Government under a different leave system, any remaining leave to the credit of such person earned or credited under the regulations promulgated pursuant to subsection (b)(10) shall be transferred to such person's credit in the employing agency on an adjusted basis in accordance with regulations which shall be promulgated by the Office of Personnel Management.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/j" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="j">(j) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Ineligibility for Employment of Voluntarily Terminated Educators.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An educator who voluntarily terminates employment with the Bureau before the expiration of the existing employment contract between such educator and the Bureau shall not be eligible to be employed in another education position in the Bureau during the remainder of the term of such contract.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/k" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="k">(k) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Dual Compensation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the case of any educator employed in an education position described in subsection (l)(1)(A) who—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/k/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is employed at the close of a school year;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/k/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">agrees in writing to serve in such position for the next school year; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/k/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is employed in another position during the recess period immediately preceding such next school year, or during such recess period receives additional compensation referred to in section 5533 of title 5, United States Code, relating to dual compensation,</content> </paragraph><continuation role="subsection" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">shall not apply to such educator by reason of any such employment during a recess period for any receipt of additional compensation.</continuation> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/l" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="l">(l) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Voluntary Services.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/l/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding section 1342 of title 31, United States Code, the Secretary may, subject to the approval of the local school board concerned, accept voluntary services on behalf of Bureau schools.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/l/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Federal employee protection.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this part requires Federal employees to work without compensation or allows the use of volunteer services to displace or replace Federal employees.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/l/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Federal status.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An individual providing volunteer services under this section is a Federal employee only for purposes of chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, and chapter 171 of title 28, United States Code.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/m" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="m">(m) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Proration of Pay.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/m/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Election of employee.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/m/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, including laws relating to dual compensation, the Secretary, at the election of the employee, shall prorate the salary of an employee employed in an education position for the academic school year over the entire 12-month period.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/m/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Election.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each educator employed for the academic school year shall annually elect to be paid on a 12-month basis or for those months while school is in session.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/m/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">No loss of pay or benefits.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No educator shall suffer a loss of pay or benefits, including benefits under unemployment or other Federal or federally assisted programs, because of such election.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/m/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Change of election.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">During the course of such year the employee may change election once.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/m/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Lump sum payment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">That portion of the employee's pay which would be paid between academic school years may be paid in a lump sum at the election of the employee.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/m/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Nonapplicability.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">This subsection applies to those individuals employed under the provisions of section 1132 of this title or title 5, United States Code.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/m/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this subsection, the terms “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">educator</term>” and “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">education position</quotedText>” have the meanings contained in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (o).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/n" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="n">(n) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Extracurricular Activities.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/n/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Stipend.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/n/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may provide, for each Bureau area, a stipend in lieu of overtime premium pay or compensatory time off.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/n/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Provision to employees.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any employee of the Bureau who performs additional activities to provide services to students or otherwise support the school's academic and social programs may elect to be compensated for all such work on the basis of the stipend.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/n/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Nature of stipend.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such stipend shall be paid as a supplement to the employee's base pay.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/n/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Election not to receive stipend.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If an employee elects not to be compensated through the stipend established by this subsection, the appropriate provisions of title 5, United States Code, shall apply.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/n/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability of subsection.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">This subsection applies to all Bureau employees, regardless of whether the employee is employed under section 1132 of this title or title 5, United States Code.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/o" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="o">(o) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/o/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Education position.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">education position</term>” means a position in the Bureau the duties and responsibilities of which—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/o/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A)</num><clause class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/o/1/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">are performed on a school year basis principally in a Bureau school; and</content></clause> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/o/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">involve—</chapeau> <subclause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/o/1/A/ii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">classroom or other instruction or the supervision or direction of classroom or other instruction;</content> </subclause> <subclause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/o/1/A/ii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any activity (other than teaching) which requires academic credits in educational theory and practice equal to the academic credits in educational theory and practice required for a bachelor's degree in education from an accredited institution of higher education;</content> </subclause> <subclause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/o/1/A/ii/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any activity in or related to the field of education notwithstanding that academic credits in educational theory and practice are not a formal requirement for the conduct of such activity; or</content> </subclause> <subclause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/o/1/A/ii/IV" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">(IV) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">support services at, or associated with, the site of the school; or</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/o/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">are performed at the agency level of the Bureau and involve the implementation of education-related programs other than the position for agency superintendent for education.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/o/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Educator.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">educator</term>” means an individual whose services are required, or who is employed, in an education position.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/p" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="p">(p) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Covered Individuals; Election.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">This section shall apply with respect to any educator hired after November 1, 1979 (and to any educator who elected for coverage under that provision after November 1, 1979) and to the position in which such individual is employed. The enactment of this section shall not affect the continued employment of an individual employed on October 31, 1979, in an education position, or such person's right to receive the compensation attached to such position.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/q" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="q">(q) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Furlough Without Consent.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/q/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An educator who was employed in an education position on October 31, 1979, who was eligible to make an election under subsection (p) at that time, and who did not make the election under such subsection, may not be placed on furlough (within the meaning of section 7511(a)(5) of title 5, United States Code, without the consent of such educator for an aggregate of more than 4 weeks within the same calendar year, unless—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/q/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the supervisor, with the approval of the local school board (or of the education line officer upon appeal under paragraph (2)), of the Bureau school at which such educator provides services determines that a longer period of furlough is necessary due to an insufficient amount of funds available for personnel compensation at such school, as determined under the financial plan process as determined under section 1129(b); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/q/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">all educators (other than principals and clerical employees) providing services at such Bureau school are placed on furloughs of equal length, except that the supervisor, with the approval of the local school board (or of the agency education line officer upon appeal under paragraph (2)), may continue one or more educators in pay status if—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/q/1/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such educators are needed to operate summer programs, attend summer training sessions, or participate in special activities including curriculum development committees; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/q/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such educators are selected based upon such educator's qualifications after public notice of the minimum qualifications reasonably necessary and without discrimination as to supervisory, nonsupervisory, or other status of the educators who apply.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/q/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appeals.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The supervisor of a Bureau school may appeal to the appropriate agency education line officer any refusal by the local school board to approve any determination of the supervisor that is described in paragraph (1)(A) by filing a written statement describing the determination and the reasons the supervisor believes such determination should be approved. A copy of such statement shall be submitted to the local school board and such board shall be afforded an opportunity to respond, in writing, to such appeal. After reviewing such written appeal and response, the education line officer may, for good cause, approve the determination of the supervisor. The educational line officer shall transmit the determination of such appeal in the form of a written opinion to such local school board and to the supervisor identifying the reasons for approving such determination.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1132/r" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="r">(r) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Stipends.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary is authorized to provide annual stipends to teachers who become certified by the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards, the National Council on Teacher Quality, or other nationally recognized certification or credentialing organizations.</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1133" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1133">SEC. 1133. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t25/s2013">25 U.S.C. 2013</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">COMPUTERIZED MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1133/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 12 months after the date of enactment of the Native American Education Improvement Act of 2001<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="IDE0D49550598145DCB0125A49725DEA91" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">24</ref>, the Secretary shall update the computerized management information system within the Office. The information to be updated shall include information regarding—</chapeau><footnote id="IDE0D49550598145DCB0125A49725DEA91" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">24</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Such date of enactment was January 8, 2002.</p></footnote> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1133/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">student enrollment;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1133/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">curricula;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1133/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">staffing;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1133/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">facilities;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1133/a/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">community demographics;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1133/a/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">student assessment information;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1133/a/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">information on the administrative and program costs attributable to each Bureau program, divided into discrete elements;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1133/a/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">relevant reports;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1133/a/9" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">personnel records;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1133/a/10" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">finance and payroll; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1133/a/11" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">(11) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such other items as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1133/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Implementation of System.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than July 1, 2003, the Secretary shall complete the implementation of the updated computerized management information system at each Bureau field office and Bureau-funded school.</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1134" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1134">SEC. 1134. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t25/s2014">25 U.S.C. 2014</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">RECRUITMENT OF INDIAN EDUCATORS. </heading> <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall institute a policy for the recruitment of qualified Indian educators and a detailed plan to promote employees from within the Bureau. Such plan shall include opportunities for acquiring work experience prior to actual work assignment.</content> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1135" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1135">SEC. 1135. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t25/s2015">25 U.S.C. 2015</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ANNUAL REPORT; AUDITS. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1135/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual Reports.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall submit to each appropriate committee of Congress, all Bureau-funded schools, and the tribal governing bodies of such schools, a detailed annual report on the state of education within the Bureau, and any problems encountered in Indian education during the period covered by the report, that includes—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1135/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">suggestions for the improvement of the Bureau educational system and for increasing tribal or local Indian control of such system; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1135/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">information on the status of tribally controlled community colleges.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1135/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Budget Request.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The annual budget request for the education programs of the Bureau, as submitted as part of the President's next annual budget request under section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, shall include the plans required by sections 1121(c), 1122(c), and 1124(c).</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1135/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Financial and Compliance Audits.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Inspector General of the Department of the Interior shall establish a system to ensure that financial and compliance audits, based upon the extent to which a school described in subsection (a) has complied with the local financial plan under section 1130, are conducted of each Bureau-operated school at least once every 3 years.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1135/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administrative Evaluation of Schools.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Director shall, at least once every 3 to 5 years, conduct a comprehensive evaluation of Bureau-operated schools. Such evaluation shall be in addition to any other program review or evaluation that may be required under Federal law.</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1136" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1136">SEC. 1136. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t25/s2016">25 U.S.C. 2016</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">RIGHTS OF INDIAN STUDENTS. </heading> <subsection role="undesignated-level" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall prescribe such rules and regulations as are necessary to ensure the constitutional and civil rights of Indian students attending Bureau-funded schools, including such students' rights to—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1136/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">privacy under the laws of the United States;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1136/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">freedom of religion and expression; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1136/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">due process in connection with disciplinary actions, suspensions, and expulsions.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1137" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1137">SEC. 1137. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t25/s2017">25 U.S.C. 2017</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REGULATIONS. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1137/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Promulgation.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1137/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may promulgate only such regulations—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1137/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">as are necessary to ensure compliance with the specific provisions of this part; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1137/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">as the Secretary is authorized to promulgate pursuant to section 5211 of the Tribally Controlled Schools Act of 1988 (25 U.S.C. 2510).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1137/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Publication.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In promulgating the regulations, the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1137/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">publish proposed regulations in the Federal Register; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1137/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide a period of not less than 120 days for public comment and consultation on the regulations.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1137/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Citation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The regulations shall contain, immediately following each regulatory section, a citation to any statutory provision providing authority to promulgate such regulatory section.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1137/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Miscellaneous.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The provisions of this Act shall supersede any conflicting provisions of law (including any conflicting regulations) in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act and the Secretary is authorized to repeal any regulation inconsistent with the provisions of this Act.</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1138" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1138">SEC. 1138. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t25/s2018">25 U.S.C. 2018</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REGIONAL MEETINGS AND NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1138/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regional Meetings.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Prior to publishing any proposed regulations under subsection (b)(1), and prior to establishing the negotiated rulemaking committee under subsection (b)(3), the Secretary shall convene regional meetings to consult with personnel of the Office of Indian Education Programs, educators at Bureau schools, and tribal officials, parents, teachers, administrators, and school board members of tribes served by Bureau-funded schools to provide guidance to the Secretary on the content of regulations authorized to be promulgated under this part and the Tribally Controlled Schools Act of 1988.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1138/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Negotiated Rulemaking.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1138/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding sections 563(a) and 565(a) of title 5, United States Code, the Secretary shall promulgate regulations authorized under subsection (a) and under the Tribally Controlled Schools Act of 1988, in accordance with the negotiated rulemaking procedures provided for under subchapter III of chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code, and shall publish final regulations in the Federal Register.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1138/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notification to congress.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If draft regulations implementing this part and the Tribally Controlled Schools Act of 1988 are not promulgated in final form within 18 months after the date of enactment of the Native American Education Improvement Act of 2001<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="ID1DE72BEE0FC84537B05B29A77FDB1846" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">25</ref>, the Secretary shall notify the appropriate committees of Congress of which draft regulations were not promulgated in final form by the deadline and the reason such final regulations were not promulgated.</content><footnote id="ID1DE72BEE0FC84537B05B29A77FDB1846" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">25</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Such date of enactment was January 8, 2002.</p></footnote> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1138/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rulemaking committee.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall establish a negotiated rulemaking committee to carry out this subsection. In establishing such committee, the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1138/b/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">apply the procedures provided for under subchapter III of chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code, in a manner that reflects the unique government-to-government relationship between Indian tribes and the United States;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1138/b/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensure that the membership of the committee includes only representatives of the Federal Government and of tribes served by Bureau-funded schools;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1138/b/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">select the tribal representatives of the committee from among individuals nominated by the representatives of the tribal and tribally operated schools;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1138/b/3/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensure, to the maximum extent possible, that the tribal representative membership on the committee reflects the proportionate share of students from tribes served by the Bureau-funded school system; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1138/b/3/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">comply with chapter 10 of title 5, United States Code.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1138/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Special rule.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall carry out this section using the general administrative funds of the Department of the Interior. In accordance with subchapter III of chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code, and section 1006(d) of title 5, United States Code, payment of costs associated with negotiated rulemaking shall include the reasonable expenses of committee members.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1138/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Application of Section.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1138/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Supremacy of provisions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The provisions of this section shall supersede any conflicting regulations in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this part, and the Secretary may repeal any regulation that is inconsistent with the provisions of this part.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1138/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Modifications.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may modify regulations promulgated under this section or the Tribally Controlled Schools Act of 1988, only in accordance with this section.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1139">SEC. 1139. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t25/s2019">25 U.S.C. 2019</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall provide grants to tribes, tribal organizations, and consortia of tribes and tribal organizations to fund early childhood development programs that are operated by such tribes, organizations, or consortia.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Amount of Grants.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The total amount of the grants provided under subsection (a) with respect to each tribe, tribal organization, or consortium of tribes or tribal organizations for each fiscal year shall be equal to the amount which bears the same relationship to the total amount appropriated under the authority of subsection (g) for such fiscal year (less amounts provided under subsection (f)) as—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the total number of children under 6 years of age who are members of—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/b/1/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such tribe;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/b/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the tribe that authorized such tribal organization; or</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/b/1/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">any tribe that—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/b/1/A/iii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is a member of such consortium; or</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/b/1/A/iii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">authorizes any tribal organization that is a member of such consortium; bears to</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the total number of all children under 6 years of age who are members of any tribe that—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/b/1/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is eligible to receive funds under subsection (a);</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/b/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is a member of a consortium that is eligible to receive such funds; or</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/b/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">authorizes a tribal organization that is eligible to receive such funds.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">No grant may be provided under subsection (a)—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to any tribe that has less than 500 members;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">to any tribal organization which is authorized—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/b/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by only one tribe that has less than 500 members; or</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/b/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by one or more tribes that have a combined total membership of less than 500 members; or</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/b/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to any consortium composed of tribes, or tribal organizations authorized by tribes, that have a combined total tribal membership of less than 500 members.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Application.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A grant may be provided under subsection (a) to a tribe, tribal organization, or consortium of tribes and tribal organizations only if the tribe, organization, or consortium submits to the Secretary an application for the grant at such time and in such form as the Secretary shall prescribe.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contents.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Applications submitted under paragraph (1) shall set forth the early childhood development program that the applicant desires to operate.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirement of Programs Funded.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The early childhood development programs that are funded by grants provided under subsection (a)—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall coordinate existing programs and may provide services that meet identified needs of parents and children under 6 years of age which are not being met by existing programs, including—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/d/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">prenatal care;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/d/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">nutrition education;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/d/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">health education and screening;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/d/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">family literacy services;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/d/1/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">educational testing; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/d/1/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">other educational services;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may include instruction in the language, art, and culture of the tribe; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall provide for periodic assessment of the program.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Coordination of Family Literacy Programs.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Family literacy programs operated under this section and other family literacy programs operated by the Bureau of Indian Affairs shall be coordinated with family literacy programs for Indian children under subpart 2 of part B of title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 in order to avoid duplication and to encourage the dissemination of information on quality family literacy programs serving Indians.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administrative Costs.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall, out of funds appropriated under subsection (g), include in the grants provided under subsection (a) amounts for administrative costs incurred by the tribe, tribal organization, or consortium of tribes in establishing and maintaining the early childhood development program.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1139/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization of Appropriations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary.</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1140" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1140">SEC. 1140. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t25/s2020">25 U.S.C. 2020</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TRIBAL DEPARTMENTS OR DIVISIONS OF EDUCATION. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1140/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary shall make grants and provide technical assistance to tribes for the development and operation of tribal departments or divisions of education for the purpose of planning and coordinating all educational programs of the tribe.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1140/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applications.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For a tribe to be eligible to receive a grant under this section, the governing body of the tribe shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1140/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Diversity.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall award grants under this section in a manner that fosters geographic and population diversity.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1140/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Tribes that receive grants under this section shall use the funds made available through the grants—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1140/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to facilitate tribal control in all matters relating to the education of Indian children on reservations (and on former Indian reservations in Oklahoma);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1140/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to provide for the development of coordinated educational programs (including all preschool, elementary, secondary, and higher or vocational educational programs funded by tribal, Federal, or other sources) on reservations (and on former Indian reservations in Oklahoma) by encouraging tribal administrative support of all Bureau-funded educational programs as well as encouraging tribal cooperation and coordination with entities carrying out all educational programs receiving financial support from other Federal agencies, State agencies, or private entities; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1140/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to provide for the development and enforcement of tribal educational codes, including tribal educational policies and tribal standards applicable to curriculum, personnel, students, facilities, and support programs.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1140/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Priorities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In making grants under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to any application that—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1140/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">includes—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1140/e/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">assurances that the applicant serves three or more separate Bureau-funded schools; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1140/e/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">assurances from the applicant that the tribal department of education to be funded under this section will provide coordinating services and technical assistance to all of such schools;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1140/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">includes assurances that all education programs for which funds are provided by such a contract or grant will be monitored and audited, by or through the tribal department of education, to ensure that the programs meet the requirements of law; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1140/e/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">provides a plan and schedule that—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1140/e/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">provides for—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1140/e/3/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the assumption, by the tribal department of education, of all assets and functions of the Bureau agency office associated with the tribe, to the extent the assets and functions relate to education; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1140/e/3/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the termination by the Bureau of such functions and office at the time of such assumption; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1140/e/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provides that the assumption shall occur over the term of the grant made under this section, except that, when mutually agreeable to the tribal governing body and the Assistant Secretary, the period in which such assumption is to occur may be modified, reduced, or extended after the initial year of the grant.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1140/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Time Period of Grant.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to the availability of appropriated funds, a grant provided under this section shall be provided for a period of 3 years. If the performance of the grant recipient is satisfactory to the Secretary, the grant may be renewed for additional 3-year terms.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1140/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Terms, Conditions, or Requirements.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A tribe that receives a grant under this section shall comply with regulations relating to grants made under section 103(a) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act that are in effect on the date that the tribal governing body submits the application for the grant under subsection (b). The Secretary shall not impose any terms, conditions, or requirements on the provision of grants under this section that are not specified in this section.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1140/h" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization of Appropriations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $2,000,000.</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141" role="definitions" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1141">SEC. 1141. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t25/s2021">25 U.S.C. 2021</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DEFINITIONS. </heading> <subsection role="undesignated-level" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the purposes of this part, unless otherwise specified:</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Agency school board.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">agency school board</term>” means a body—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the members of which are appointed by all of the school boards of the schools located within an agency, including schools operated under contract or grant; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the number of such members is determined by the Secretary, in consultation with the affected tribes;</content> </subparagraph><continuation role="paragraph" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">except that, in agencies serving a single school, the school board of such school shall fulfill these duties, and in agencies having schools or a school operated under contract or grant, one such member at least shall be from such a school.</continuation> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Bureau.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Bureau</term>” means the Bureau of Indian Affairs of the Department of the Interior.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Bureau-funded school.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Bureau-funded school</term>” means—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a Bureau school;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a contract or grant school; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a school for which assistance is provided under the Tribally Controlled Schools Act of 1988.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Bureau school.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Bureau school</term>” means a Bureau-operated elementary or secondary day or boarding school or a Bureau-operated dormitory for students attending a school other than a Bureau school.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Complementary educational facilities.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">complementary educational facilities</term>” means educational program functional spaces such as libraries, gymnasiums, and cafeterias.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contract or grant school.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">contract or grant school</term>” means an elementary school, secondary school, or dormitory that receives financial assistance for its operation under a contract, grant, or agreement with the Bureau under section 102, 103(a), or 208 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, or under the Tribally Controlled Schools Act of 1988.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Director.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Director</term>” means the Director of the Office of Indian Education Programs.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Education line officer.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">education line officer</term>” means a member of the education personnel under the supervision of the Director of the Office, whether located in a central, area, or agency office.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/9" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Family literacy services.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">family literacy services</term>” has the meaning given that term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/10" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Financial plan.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">financial plan</term>” means a plan of services provided by each Bureau school.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/11" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">(11) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Indian organization.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Indian organization</term>” means any group, association, partnership, corporation, or other legal entity owned or controlled by a federally recognized Indian tribe or tribes, or a majority of whose members are members of federally recognized tribes.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/12" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="12">(12) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inherently federal functions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">inherently Federal functions</term>” means functions and responsibilities which, under section 1126(c), are noncontractable, including—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/12/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the allocation and obligation of Federal funds and determinations as to the amounts of expenditures;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/12/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the administration of Federal personnel laws for Federal employees;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/12/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the administration of Federal contracting and grant laws, including the monitoring and auditing of contracts and grants in order to maintain the continuing trust, programmatic, and fiscal responsibilities of the Secretary;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/12/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the conducting of administrative hearings and deciding of administrative appeals;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/12/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the determination of the Secretary's views and recommendations concerning administrative appeals or litigation and the representation of the Secretary in administrative appeals and litigation;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/12/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the issuance of Federal regulations and policies as well as any documents published in the Federal Register;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/12/G" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">reporting to Congress and the President;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/12/H" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the formulation of the Secretary's and the President's policies and their budgetary and legislative recommendations and views; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/12/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the nondelegable statutory duties of the Secretary relating to trust resources.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/13" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="13">(13) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Local educational agency.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">local educational agency</term>” means a board of education or other legally constituted local school authority having administrative control and direction of free public education in a county, township, or independent or other school district located within a State, and includes any State agency that directly operates and maintains facilities for providing free public education.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/14" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="14">(14) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Local school board.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">local school board</term>”, when used with respect to a Bureau school, means a body chosen in accordance with the laws of the tribe to be served or, in the absence of such laws, elected by the parents of the Indian children attending the school, except that, for a school serving a substantial number of students from different tribes—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/14/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the members of the body shall be appointed by the tribal governing bodies of the tribes affected; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/14/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the number of such members shall be determined by the Secretary in consultation with the affected tribes.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/15" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="15">(15) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Office.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Office</term>” means the Office of Indian Education Programs within the Bureau.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/16" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="16">(16) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regulation.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/16/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">regulation</term>” means any part of a statement of general or particular applicability of the Secretary designed to carry out, interpret, or prescribe law or policy in carrying out this Act.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/16/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rule of construction.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in subparagraph (A) or any other provision of this title shall be construed to prohibit the Secretary from issuing guidance, internal directives, or other documents similar to the documents found in the Indian Affairs Manual of the Bureau of Indian Affairs.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/17" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="17">(17) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Secretary.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Secretary</term>” means the Secretary of the Interior.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/18" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="18">(18) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Supervisor.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">supervisor</term>” means the individual in the position of ultimate authority at a Bureau school.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/19" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="19">(19) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Tribal governing body.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">tribal governing body</term>” means, with respect to any school, the tribal governing body, or tribal governing bodies, that represent at least 90 percent of the students served by such school.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXI/ptB/s1141/20" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="20">(20) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Tribe.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">tribe</term>” means any Indian tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including an Alaska Native Regional Corporation or Village Corporation (as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act), which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians.</content> <elided style="-uslm-dtd:omitted-text">* * * * * * *</elided> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </part> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="XIV">TITLE XIV—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">OVERSEAS DEFENSE DEPENDENTS EDUCATION </heading> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1401" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="traditional"> <heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">short title </heading> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1401">Sec. 1401. </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">This title may be cited as the “<shortTitle style="-uslm-dtd:quote"><inline style="-uslm-dtd:short-title">Defense Dependents' Education Act of 1978</inline></shortTitle>”.</content> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1402" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="traditional"> <heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">establishment of defense dependents' education system </heading> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1402">Sec. 1402. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s921">20 U.S.C. 921</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><subsection class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1402/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall establish and operate a program (hereinafter in this title referred to as the “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">defense dependents' education system</quotedText>”) to provide a free public education through secondary school for dependents in overseas areas.</content></subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1402/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b)</num><paragraph class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1402/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall ensure that individuals eligible to receive a free public education under subsection (a) receive an education of high quality.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1402/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In establishing the defense dependents' education system under subsection (a), the Secretary shall provide programs designed to meet the special needs of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1402/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the handicapped,</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1402/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">individuals in need of compensatory education,</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1402/b/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">individuals with an interest in vocational education,</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1402/b/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">gifted and talented individuals, and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1402/b/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">individuals of limited English-speaking ability.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1402/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall provide a developmental preschool program to individuals eligible to receive a free public education under subsection (a) who are of preschool age if a preschool program is not otherwise available for such individuals and if funds for such a program are available.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1402/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall consult with the Secretary of Education on the educational programs and practices of the defense dependents' education system.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1402/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d)</num><paragraph class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1402/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense may provide optional summer school programs in the defense dependents' education system.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1402/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall provide any summer school program under this subsection on the same financial basis as programs offered during the regular school year, except that the Secretary may charge reasonable fees for all or portions of such summer school programs to the extent that the Secretary determines appropriate.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1402/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amounts received by the Secretary in payment of the fees shall be available to the Department of Defense for defraying the costs of conducting summer school programs under this subsection.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1402/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Meal Programs.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In addition to carrying out the requirement under section 20 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1769b) to administer lunch programs in certain dependents’ schools, the Secretary of Defense may administer a school breakfast program for students attending a school of the defense dependents’ education system.</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1403" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="traditional"> <heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">administration of defense dependents' education system </heading> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1403">Sec. 1403. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s922">20 U.S.C. 922</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><subsection class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1403/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The defense dependents' education system is operated through the field activity of the Department of Defense known as the Department of Defense Education Activity. That activity is headed by a Director, who is a civilian and is selected by the Secretary of Defense. The Director reports to an Assistant Secretary of Defense designated by the Secretary of Defense for purposes of this title.</content></subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1403/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except with respect to the authority to prescribe regulations, the Secretary of Defense may carry out his functions under this title through the Director.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1403/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Director shall—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1403/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">establish personnel policies, consistent with the Defense Department Overseas Teachers Pay and Personnel Practices Act (20 U.S.C. 901 et seq.), for employees in the defense dependents' education system,</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1403/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">have authority to transfer professional employees in the defense dependents' education system from one position to another,</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1403/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">prepare a unified budget for each fiscal year, which shall include necessary funds for construction and operation and maintenance of facilities, for the defense dependents' education system for inclusion in the Department of Defense budget for that year,</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1403/c/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">have authority to establish, in accordance with section 1410, local school advisory committees,</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1403/c/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">have authority to arrange for inservice and other training programs for employees in the defense dependents' education system, and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1403/c/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">perform such other functions as may be required or delegated by the Secretary of Defense or the Assistant Secretary of Defense designated under subsection (a).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1403/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d)</num><paragraph class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1403/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Director shall establish appropriate regional or area offices in order to provide for thorough and efficient administration of the defense dependents' education system.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1403/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Whenever the Department of Defense Education Activity is reorganized in a manner that affects the defense dependents' education system, the Secretary of Defense shall submit a report to the Congress describing the reorganization.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1403/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to the approval of the Secretary of Defense, the Department of Defense Education Activity is authorized an appropriate number of civilian employees in its central office and such regional or area office as are established pursuant to paragraph (1).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1404" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="traditional"> <heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">space-available enrollment of students; tuition </heading> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1404">Sec. 1404. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s923">20 U.S.C. 923</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><subsection class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1404/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to subsection (b) and in accordance with regulations issued under subsection (c), the Director may authorize the enrollment in a school of the defense dependents' education system of a child not otherwise eligible to enroll in such a school if and to the extent that there is space available for such child in the school.</content></subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1404/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b)</num><paragraph class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1404/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as otherwise provided under subsection (c), any child permitted to enroll in a school of the defense dependents' education system under this section shall be required to pay tuition at a rate determined by the Secretary of Defense, which shall not be less than the rate necessary to defray the average cost of the enrollment of children in the system under this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1404/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Amounts received under paragraph (1) shall be available to the defense dependents' education system to assist in defraying the cost of enrollment of children in the system under this section.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1404/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c)</num><paragraph class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1404/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense may by regulation identify classes of children who shall be eligible to enroll in schools of the defense dependents' education system under this section if and to the extent that there is space available, establish priorities among such classes, waive the tuition requirement of subsection (b)(1) with respect to any such class, and issue such other regulations as may be necessary to carry out this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1404/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1404/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall include in the regulations prescribed under this subsection a requirement that children in the class of children described in subparagraph (B) shall be subject to the same tuition requirements, or waiver of tuition requirements, as children in the class of children described in subparagraph (C).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease2" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1404/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The class of children described in this subparagraph are children of members of reserve components of the Armed Forces who—</chapeau> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease2" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1404/c/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">are on active duty under an order to active duty under section 12301 or 12302 of title 10, United States Code;</content> </clause> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease2" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1404/c/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">were ordered to active duty from a location in the United States (other than in Alaska or Hawaii); and</content> </clause> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease2" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1404/c/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">are serving on active duty outside the United States or in Alaska or Hawaii.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease2" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1404/c/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The class of children described in this subparagraph are children of members of reserve components of the Armed Forces who—</chapeau> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease2" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1404/c/2/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">are on active duty under an order to active duty under section 12301 or 12302 of title 10, United States Code;</content> </clause> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease2" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1404/c/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">were ordered to active duty from a location outside the United States (or in Alaska or Hawaii); and</content> </clause> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease2" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1404/c/2/C/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">are serving on active duty outside the United States or in Alaska or Hawaii.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1404/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d)</num><paragraph class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1404/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense may authorize the enrollment in schools of the defense dependents' education system of children in the following classes:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1404/d/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Children of officers and employees of the United States (other than civilian officers and employees who are sponsors under section 1414(2)) stationed in overseas areas.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1404/d/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Children of employees of contractors employed in carrying out work for the United States in overseas areas.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1404/d/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Children of other citizens or nationals of the United States or of foreign nationals, if the Secretary determines that enrollment of such children is in the national interest.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1404/d/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Children of employees of the American Red Cross who—</chapeau> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1404/d/1/D/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">are performing, on a full-time basis, services for the Armed Forces, including emergency services; and</content> </clause> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1404/d/1/D/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">reside in an overseas area supported by a school of the defense dependents' education system.</content> </clause> </subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1404/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding subsection (c), the Secretary may not waive the tuition requirements of subsection (b)(1) with respect to children referred to in paragraph (1).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1404A" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="traditional"> <heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Enrollment of certain additional children on tuition-free basis </heading> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1404A">Sec. 1404A. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s923a">20 U.S.C. 923a</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><subsection class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1404A/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Enrollment Authorized.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Under regulations to be prescribed by the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary may authorize the enrollment in schools of the defense dependents' education system on a tuition-free basis of—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1404A/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the children of full-time, locally-hired employees of the Department of Defense in an overseas area if such employees are citizens or nationals of the United States; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1404A/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the children of foreign military members assigned to—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1404A/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers, Europe, but only in a school of the defense dependents' education system in Mons, Belgium; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1404A/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the United Nations Command, but only in a school of the defense dependents’ education system in South Korea or Japan.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph></subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1404A/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funding.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may use funds available for the defense dependents' education system to provide for the education of children enrolled in the defense dependents' education system under subsection (a).</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1404A/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Special Rules Regarding Enrollment of Dependents of Foreign Military Members .—</heading><paragraph class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1404A/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the regulations required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall prescribe a methodology based on the estimated total number of dependents of sponsors under section 1414(2) enrolled in schools of the defense dependents' education system described in paragraph (2) of subsection (a) to determine the number of children described in that paragraph who will be authorized to enroll under such subsection. The Secretary shall prescribe such methodology with the advice and assistance of the commanders of the geographic combatant commands with jurisdiction over the locations described in paragraph (2) of subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1404A/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the number of children described in paragraph (2) of subsection (a) who seek enrollment in schools of the defense dependents' education system exceeds the number authorized by the Secretary under paragraph (1), the Secretary may enroll the additional children on a space-available, tuition-free basis notwithstanding section 1404(d)(2).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1405" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="traditional"> <heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">annual educational assessment </heading> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1405">Sec. 1405. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s924">20 U.S.C. 924</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><subsection class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1405/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Director shall assess each year the performance of the defense dependents' education system in providing an education of high quality to children enrolled in the system. Such assessment may include the use of educational assessment measures and such other means as the Director determines to be suitable for assessing student performance.</content></subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1405/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The results of each annual assessment under subsection (a) with respect to an individual enrolled in the defense dependents' education system shall be made available to the sponsor of such individual, and summary results of each such annual assessment shall be made available to Members of Congress and to professional employees in the system.</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1406" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="traditional"> <heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">school construction by the director of dependents' education </heading> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1406">Sec. 1406. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s925">20 U.S.C. 925</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President shall include in his budget for each fiscal year a separate request for funds for construction of school facilities by the Director.</content> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1407" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="traditional"> <heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">school system for dependents in overseas areas </heading> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1407">Sec. 1407. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s926">20 U.S.C. 926</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><subsection class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1407/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall establish and operate a school system for dependents in overseas areas as part of the defense dependents' education system.</content></subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1407/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Tuition and Assistance When Schools Unavailable.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1407/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Under such circumstances as the Secretary of Defense may prescribe in regulations, the Secretary may provide tuition to allow dependents in an overseas area where a school operated by the Secretary is not reasonably available to attend schools other than schools established under subsection (a) on a tuition-free basis. Schools to which tuition may be paid under this subsection may include private boarding schools in the United States. Any school to which tuition is paid under this subsection to allow a dependent in an overseas area to attend such school shall provide an educational program satisfactory to the Secretary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1407/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1407/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense, and the Secretary of Homeland Security with respect to the Coast Guard when it is not operating as a service of the Navy, may provide financial assistance to sponsors of dependents in overseas areas where schools operated by the Secretary of Defense under subsection (a) are not reasonably available in order to assist the sponsors to defray the costs incurred by the sponsors for the attendance of the dependents at schools in such areas other than schools operated by the Secretary of Defense.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease2" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1407/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall each prescribe regulations relating to the availability of financial assistance under subparagraph (A). Such regulations shall, to the maximum extent practicable, be consistent with Department of State regulations relating to the availability of financial assistance for the education of dependents of Department of State personnel overseas.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1407/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Continuation of Enrollment for Certain Dependents of Members of the Armed Forces Involuntarily Separated.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1407/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty on September 30, 1990, who is involuntarily separated during the period beginning on October 1, 1990, and ending on December 31, 2001, and who has a dependent described in paragraph (2) who is enrolled in a school of the defense dependents' education system (or a school for which tuition is provided under subsection (b)) on the date of that separation shall be eligible to enroll or continue the enrollment of that dependent at that school (or another school serving the same community) for the final year of secondary education of that dependent in the same manner as if the member were still on active duty.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1407/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A dependent referred to in paragraph (1) is a dependent who on the date of the separation of the member has completed the eleventh grade and is likely to complete secondary education within the one-year period beginning on that date.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1407/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Auxiliary Services Available to Home School Students.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1407/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A dependent who is educated in a home school setting, but who is eligible to enroll in a school of the defense dependents' education system, shall be permitted to use or receive auxiliary services of that school without being required to either enroll in that school or register for a minimum number of courses offered by that school. The dependent may be required to satisfy other eligibility requirements and comply with standards of conduct applicable to students actually enrolled in that school who use or receive the same auxiliary services.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1407/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of paragraph (1), the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">auxiliary services</term>” includes use of academic resources, access to the library of the school, after hours use of school facilities, and participation in music, sports, and other extracurricular and interscholastic activities.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1407/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>Subsection (e), as redesignated by section 353(1) of P.L. 107–107, added a new section 429 (relating to travel and transportation allowances for minor dependent schooling) to title 37, United States Code.<b>]</b> </editorialNote> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1408" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="traditional"> <heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">eligibility for school lunch and breakfast programs</heading> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1408">Sec. 1408. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>Section 1408 amended the National School Lunch Act and the Child Nutrition Act of 1966.<b>]</b> </editorialNote> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1409" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="traditional"> <heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">allotment formula </heading> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1409">Sec. 1409. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s927">20 U.S.C. 927</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><subsection class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1409/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Director shall by regulation establish a formula for determining the minimum allotment of funds necessary for the operation of each school in the defense dependents' education system. In establishing such formula, the Director shall take into consideration—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1409/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the number of students served by a school and the size of the school;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1409/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">special cost factors for a school, including—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1409/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">geographic isolation of the school,</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1409/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a need for special staffing, transportation, or educational programs at the school, and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1409/a/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">unusual food and housing costs,</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1409/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the cost of providing academic services of a high quality as required by section 1402(b)(1); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1409/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such other factors as the Director considers appropriate.</content> </paragraph></subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1409/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any regulation under subsection (a) shall be issued, and shall become effective, in accordance with the procedures applicable to regulations required to be issued by the Secretary of Education in accordance with section 437 of the General Education Provisions Act (20 U.S.C. 1232).</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1409/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability of Certain Provisions.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1409/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Children with disabilities.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding the provisions of section 1402(b)(3), the provisions of part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, other than the funding and reporting provisions, shall apply to all schools operated by the Department of Defense under this title, including the requirement that children with disabilities, aged 3 to 5, inclusive, receive a free appropriate public education.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1409/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Infants and toddlers with disabilities.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The responsibility to provide comparable early intervention services to infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families in accordance with individualized family service plans described in section 636 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and to comply with the procedural safeguards set forth in part C of such Act shall apply with respect to all eligible dependents overseas.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1409/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Implementation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out paragraph (2), the Secretary shall have in effect a comprehensive, coordinated, multidisciplinary program of early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities among Department of Defense entities involved in the provision of such services to such individuals.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1410" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="traditional"> <heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">school advisory committees </heading> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1410">Sec. 1410. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s928">20 U.S.C. 928</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><subsection class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1410/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a)</num><paragraph class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1410/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Director shall provide for the establishment of an advisory committee for each school in the defense dependents' education system. An advisory committee for a school shall advise the principal or superintendent of the school with respect to the operation of the school, may make recommendations with respect to curriculum and budget matters, and, except as provided under paragraph (2), shall advise the local military commander with respect to problems concerning dependents' education within the jurisdiction of the commander. The membership of each such advisory committee shall include an equal number of parents of students enrolled in the school and of employees working at the school and, when appropriate, may include a student enrolled in the school. The membership of each such advisory committee shall also include one nonvoting member designated by the organization recognized as the exclusive bargaining representative of the employees working at the school.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1410/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the case of any military installation or overseas area where there is more than one school in the defense dependents' education system, the Director shall provide for the establishment of an advisory committee for such military installation or overseas area to advise the local military commander with respect to problems concerning dependents' education within the jurisdiction of the commander.</content> </paragraph></subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1410/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except in the case of a nonvoting member designated under the last sentence of subsection (a)(1), members of a school advisory committee established under this section shall be elected by individuals of voting age residing in the area to be served by the advisory committee. The Secretary of Defense shall by regulation prescribe the qualifications for election to an advisory committee and procedures for conducting elections of advisory committee members.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1410/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Members of school advisory committees established under this section shall serve without pay.</content><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>Section 1411 repealed by section 576 of division A of Public Law 114–328.<b>]</b> </editorialNote> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1412" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="traditional"> <heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">study of defense dependents' education system </heading> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1412">Sec. 1412. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s930">20 U.S.C. 930</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><subsection class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1412/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a)</num><paragraph class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1412/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Director may from time to time, but not more frequently than once a year, provide for a comprehensive study of the entire defense dependents' education system. Any such study shall include a detailed analysis of the education programs and the facilities of the system.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1412/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any study under paragraph (1) shall be conducted by a contractor selected by the Director after an open competition. After conducting such study, the contractor shall submit a report to the Director describing the results of the study and giving its assessment of the defense dependents' education system.</content> </paragraph></subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1412/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In designing the specifications for any study to be conducted pursuant to subsection (a)(1), and in selecting a contractor to conduct such study under subsection (a)(2), the Director shall consult with the Advisory Council on Dependents' Education established under section 1411 of this title.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1412/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Director shall submit to the Congress any report submitted to him under subsection (a)(2) describing the results of a study carried out pursuant to subsection (a)(1), together with the recommendations, if any, of the contractor for legislation or any increase in funding needed to improve the defense dependents' education system. Notwithstanding any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, such report shall not be submitted to any review before its transmittal to the Congress, but the Secretary of Defense shall, at the time of the transmittal of such report, submit to the Congress such recommendations as he may have with respect to legislation or any increase in funding needed to improve the defense dependents' education system.</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1413" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="traditional"> <heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">regulations </heading> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1413">Sec. 1413. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s931">20 U.S.C. 931</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall issue regulations to carry out this title. Such regulations shall—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1413/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">prescribe the educational goals and objectives of the defense dependents' education system,</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1413/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">establish standards for the development of curricula for the system and for the selection of instructional materials,</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1413/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">prescribe professional standards for professional personnel employed in the system,</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1413/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide for arrangements between the Director and commanders of military installations for necessary logistic support for schools of the system located on military installations,</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1413/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide for a recertification program for professional personnel employed in the system, and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1413/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide for such other matters as may be necessary to ensure the efficient organization and operation of the defense dependents' education system.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1414" role="definitions" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="traditional"> <heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">definitions </heading> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1414">Sec. 1414. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s932">20 U.S.C. 932</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this title:</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1414/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">dependent</term>” means a minor individual—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1414/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">who has not completed secondary schooling, and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1414/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">who is the child, stepchild, adopted child, ward, or spouse of a sponsor, or who is a resident in the household of a sponsor who stands in loco parentis to such individual and who receives one half or more of his support from such sponsor.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1414/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">sponsor</term>” means a person—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1414/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">who is—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1414/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty, or</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1414/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a full-time civilian officer or employee of the Department of Defense and a citizen or national of the United States; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1414/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">who is authorized to transport dependents to or from an overseas area at Government expense and is provided an allowance for living quarters in that area.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1414/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">overseas area</term>” means any area situated outside the United States.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1414/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">United States</term>”, when used in a geographical sense, means the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the possessions of the United States (excluding the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands and Midway Island).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1414/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">involuntarily separated</term>” has the meaning given that term in section 1141 of title 10, United States Code.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1414/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Director</term>” means the Director of the Department of Defense Education Activity.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1415" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="traditional"> <heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">effective dates </heading> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1415">Sec. 1415. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s921">20 U.S.C. 921 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><subsection class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1415/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a)</num><paragraph class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1415/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in paragraph (2) this title shall take effect on July 1, 1979.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1415/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1407(b) and the amendments made by section 1407(c), 1408(a), and 1408(b) shall take effect on October 1, 1978.</content> </paragraph></subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXIV/s1415/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding subsection (a) or any other provision of this title no provision of this title shall be construed to impair or prevent the taking effect of the provision of any other Act providing for the transfer of the functions described in this title to an executive department having responsibility for education.</content> </subsection> </section> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="XV">TITLE XV—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS </heading> <elided style="-uslm-dtd:omitted-text">* * * * * * *</elided> <part identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXV/ptC" style="-uslm-dtd:part"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">PART C—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Miscellaneous Amendments; Effective Dates <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="IDA7D1FBFFF31E4F9D8FA66C168C25EE71" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">26</ref> </heading><footnote id="IDA7D1FBFFF31E4F9D8FA66C168C25EE71" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">26</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Parts A and B of title XV, relating to the International Year of the Child and the National Academy of Peace and Conflict Resolution, have been executed and are therefore not included in this compilation.</p></footnote> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXV/ptC/s1521" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="traditional"> <heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">preparation of census data </heading> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1521">Sec. 1521. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s2711">20 U.S.C. 2711 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the purpose of establishing a reliable statistical basis for the rendering of determinations under section 111(c) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes, the Secretary of Commerce shall take such steps as may be necessary to ensure that data developed from the 1980 decennial census will be available to the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare and to the Commissioner of Education identifying data for children under 18 years of age, by single year of age, for school districts. Such data shall relate to the family characteristics of these children, including income, education, and such other family characteristics as may be appropriate and available from the decennial census.</content> <elided style="-uslm-dtd:omitted-text">* * * * * * *</elided> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXV/ptC/s1523" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="traditional"> <heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">availability of education reports </heading> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1523">Sec. 1523. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s1226c–1">20 U.S.C. 1226c–1</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any evaluation report or data or information collected in preparation of such report, which is paid for with appropriated funds, shall be made available, upon request, within 4 days to the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives and of the Committee on Labor and Human Resources of the Senate.</content> <elided style="-uslm-dtd:omitted-text">* * * * * * *</elided> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXV/ptC/s1527" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="traditional"> <heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">television program assistance </heading> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1527">Sec. 1527. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s1221j">20 U.S.C. 1221j</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><subsection class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXV/ptC/s1527/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary is authorized to make grants to and contracts with public and private agencies for the production, development, or distribution (or any combination thereof) of programs designed for television systems, whether broadcast or nonbroadcast.</content></subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXV/ptC/s1527/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Assistant Secretary for Education shall be responsible for the administration of this section and shall also conduct surveys, research, and evaluation studies which may assist in decisions to support pilot programs for full scale production.</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXV/ptC/s1528" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="traditional"> <heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">limitation on contracting authority </heading> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1528">Sec. 1528. </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, no authority to enter into contracts under this Act shall be effective except to such an extent or in such amounts as are provided in advance in appropriations Acts.</content> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXV/ptC/s1529" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="traditional"> <heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">repeal </heading> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1529">Sec. 1529. </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Title VII of the Education Amendments of 1974 is repealed.</content> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/95/561/tXV/ptC/s1530" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="traditional"> <heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">general effective date </heading> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1530">Sec. 1530. </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as otherwise specifically provided in this Act, the provisions of this Act and the amendments and repeals made by this Act shall take effect October 1, 1978.</content> </section> </part>