[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 249 (Friday, December 29, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 90175-90176]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-28644]


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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION


National Advisory Council on Indian Education (NACIE); Meeting

AGENCY: National Advisory Council on Indian Education (NACIE), U.S. 
Department of Education.

ACTION: Notice of an open meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the agenda, time, and instructions to 
access or participate in the January 24-25, 2024, virtual meeting of 
NACIE. This notice provides information about the meeting to members of 
the public who may be interested in attending and how to provide 
written and/or oral comment for the meeting.

DATES: The NACIE open virtual meeting will be held on January 24-25, 
2024, from 1-4:30 p.m. (EST).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Crystal C. Moore, Designated Federal 
Official, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE)/Office of 
Indian Education (OIE), U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland 
Avenue SW, Office 3W243, Washington, DC 20202. Telephone: 202-453-5593, 
Email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Statutory Authority and Function: NACIE is authorized by section 
6141 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), as 
amended (20 U.S.C. 7471). The work of NACIE was expanded by Executive 
Order 14049. In accordance with Section 6141 of the ESEA, NACIE shall 
advise the Secretary of Education and the Secretary of Interior on the 
funding and administration (including the development of regulations 
and administrative policies and practices) of any program, including 
any program established under title VI, part A of the ESEA, with 
respect to which the Secretary of Education has jurisdiction and (1) 
that includes Indian children or adults as participants or (2) that may 
benefit Indian children or adults. Also in accordance with section 6141 
of the ESEA, NACIE shall make recommendations to the Secretary of 
Education for filling the position of Director of Indian Education 
whenever a vacancy occurs and shall submit to the Congress, no later 
than June 30 of each year, a report on its activities that includes 
recommendations that are considered appropriate for the improvement of 
Federal education programs that include Indian children or adults as 
participants or that may benefit Indian children or adults, and 
recommendations concerning the funding of any such program. In 
accordance with section 3 of Executive Order 14049, NACIE shall advise 
the Co-Chairs of the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational 
Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Native Americans and 
Strengthening Tribal Colleges and Universities (WHI-NATCU), in 
consultation with the WHI-NATCU, on (1) what is needed for the 
development, implementation, and coordination of educational programs 
and initiatives to improve educational opportunities and outcomes for 
Native Americans; (2) how to promote career pathways for in-demand jobs 
for Native American students, including registered apprenticeships as 
well as internships, fellowships, mentorships, and work-based learning 
initiatives; (3) ways to strengthen Tribal Colleges and Universities 
and increase their participation in agency programs; (4) how to 
increase public awareness of, and generate solutions for, the 
educational and training challenges and equity disparities that Native 
American students face and the causes of these challenges and 
disparities; (5) approaches to establish local and national 
partnerships with public, private, philanthropic, and nonprofit 
stakeholders to advance the policy set forth in Section 1 of Executive 
Order 14049, consistent with applicable law; and (6) actions for 
promoting, improving, and expanding educational opportunities for 
Native languages, traditions, and practices to be sustained through 
culturally responsive education. Also, in accordance with section 3 of 
Executive Order 14049, NACIE and the Executive Director of the WHI-
NATCU (Executive Director) shall, as appropriate and consistent with 
applicable law, facilitate frequent collaborations between the WHI-
NATCU and Tribal Nations, Alaska Native Entities, and other Tribal 
organizations. Finally, in accordance with Section 3 of Executive Order 
14049, NACIE shall consult with the Executive Director so that the 
Executive Director can address NACIE's efforts pursuant to section 3(a) 
of Executive Order 14019 in the annual report of the WHI-NATCU 
submitted to the President.

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    Notice of this meeting is required by section 1009(a)(2) of 5 
U.S.C. chapter 10 (Federal Advisory Committees).
    Meeting Agenda: The purpose of this meeting is to convene NACIE and 
conduct the following business: discuss fiscal year (FY) 2024 meeting 
calendar and agendas, Annual Report to Congress, and activity planning; 
hold an open public comment session; and engage in discussions with 
federal stakeholders (e.g., U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of 
Indian Education (BIE), WHI-NATCU, U.S. Department of Labor, and U.S. 
Department of Education, Office of Indian Education).
    Instructions for Accessing the Meeting:
    Members of the public may access the NACIE meeting via virtual 
teleconference. Up to 350 lines will be available on a first come, 
first served basis for those who wish to join via teleconference. The 
dial-in, listen only phone number for the meeting is: 1-669-254-5252 
and Meeting ID is: 160 250 9522, Passcode: 140923, and Dial-in number: 
1-669-254-5252. The web link to register to access the meeting via 
Zoom.gov is: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItdeyopz4oGLtbQCpCY4h1bYrMVf3v8WE.
    Public Comment: Members of the public interested in submitting 
written comments may do so via email to Crystal Moore at 
[email protected] by 11:59 p.m. eastern time (ET) on January 22, 
2024. Please note that written comments should pertain to the work of 
NACIE. Members of the public may also make oral comment during the open 
meeting. Requests to make oral comment will be accepted on a first 
requested, first served basis. Each commenter will have a maximum of 
two minutes to state his or her comment and/or question. Oral comments 
made during the open meeting should pertain to the work of NACIE.
    Reasonable Accommodations: The virtual meeting is accessible to 
individuals with disabilities. If you will need an auxiliary aid or 
service for the meeting (e.g., interpreting service, assistive 
listening device, or materials in an alternate format), notify the 
contact person listed in this notice no later than January 22, 2024. 
Although we will attempt to meet a request received after that date, we 
may not be able to make available the requested auxiliary aid or 
service because of insufficient time to arrange it.
    Access to Records of the Meeting: The Department will post the 
official minutes of this meeting on the OESE website, https://oese.ed.gov/offices/office-of-indian-education/national-advisory-council-on-indian-education-oie/, within 90 days after the meeting. 
Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 1009(b), the public may also inspect NACIE records 
at the Office of Indian Education, U.S. Department of Education, 400 
Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 
p.m. ET. Please email Crystal Moore at [email protected] to schedule 
an appointment.
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    Authority: Section 6141 of the ESEA, as amended (20 U.S.C. 7471).

Adam Schott,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Programs, Delegated the 
Authority to Perform the Functions and Duties of the Assistant 
Secretary Office of Elementary and Secondary Education.
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