[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 105 (Wednesday, May 31, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Page 34726]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-13537]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Indian Affairs


Advisory Board for Exceptional Children

AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 
U.S.C., App. 2, the Bureau of Indian Affairs announces a meeting of the 
Advisory Board for Exceptional Children in Bloomington, Minnesota, to 
discuss the impact of Public Law 105-17, the Individuals with 
Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997, on Indian children with 
disabilities.

DATES: The meeting will be held on Friday, June 9, 2000 beginning 9:00 
a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday, June 10, 2000 beginning 9:00 a.m. and 
ending at 12:00 noon CST.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the DAYS INN, 1901 Killebrew 
Drive, Bloomington, Minnesota 55425. Telephone (612) 854-8400; Fax 
(612) 854-3615.
    Written statements may be submitted to Mr. William A. Mehojah, 
Director, Office of Indian Education Programs, Bureau of Indian 
Affairs, 1849 C Street, NW, MS-3512, Washington, D.C. 20240; Telephone 
(202) 208-6123; Fax (202) 208-3312.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Angelita Felix, Lead Education 
Specialist, Division of School Program Support and Improvement, (505) 
346-7529.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of the Board is to provide 
advice to the Secretary of the Interior, through the Assistant 
Secretary-Indian Affairs, on the needs of Indian children with 
disabilities, as mandated by the Individuals with Disabilities 
Education Act Amendments of 1997, Public Law 105-17, June 4, 1997.
    The agenda for this meeting will cover funding allocations, newly 
established Division of School Program Support and Improvement, Office 
of Special Education Program Monitoring Report, Draft Improvement Plan, 
Parental Forums and the BIA's draft Eligibility document.
    The meeting will be open to the public without advanced 
registration. Public attendance may be limited to the space available. 
Members of the public may make statements during the meeting, to the 
extent time permits, and file written statements with the Board for its 
consideration. Written statements should be submitted to the address 
listed in the ADDRESSES section. Summaries of Board meeting may be 
requested from the Division of School Program Support and Improvement.
    The Board will prepare and submit an annual report to the Secretary 
of the Interior and the Congress containing a description of the 
activities of the Board for the preceding year.
    The next Board meeting will be held on or about December 14, 2000. 
Regional Parents Forum will be scheduled throughout the year. Location, 
date and time may be obtained from the Division of School Program 
Support and Improvement, telephone (505) 248-7529 or 7527; Fax (505) 
248-7546.

    Dated: May 22, 2000.
Kevin Gover,
Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs.
[FR Doc. 00-13537 Filed 5-30-00; 8:45 am]
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