[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 96 (Thursday, May 16, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 42864-42865]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-10680]


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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION


National Advisory Council on Indian Education (NACIE)

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 June 11-12, 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 June 11-12, 2024, 
from 1-4:30 p.m. (EST).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Julian Guerrero Jr., Designated 
Federal Official, Office of Indian Education, U.S. Department of 
Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Office 4B-116, Washington, DC 20202. 
Telephone: 202-213-3416, 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 (WHINATCU), in 
consultation with the WHINATCU, 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 WHINATCU (Executive Director) shall,

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as appropriate and consistent with applicable law, facilitate frequent 
collaborations between the WHINATCU 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 WHINATCU submitted to the President. 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 the meeting is to convene NACIE and 
conduct open business. On June 11, 2024, NACIE will conduct the 
following business: (1) discuss and approve the 2023-2024 Annual Report 
to Congress; (2) discuss fiscal year 2024 planning activities; (3) 
discuss and coordinate with the White House Initiative to fulfill 
Executive Order 14049; and (4) discuss subcommittee activities. On June 
12, 2024, NACIE will conduct the following business: (5) discuss and 
hear updates from federal representatives regarding technical 
assistance, best practices, and development of regulatory or non-
regulatory actions; and (6) hear comments from members of the public.

Instructions for Accessing the Meeting

    The public may access the NACIE meeting via Zoom. The web link to 
register and access is https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItceirqj8tGMEWbkcF5jjkEMhIW7qsBYo. There is no deadline to register 
and the public may register and enter the meeting at any time.
    Public Comment: Members of the public interested in submitting 
written comments may do so via email to Julian Guerrero at 
[email protected] no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on 
June 10, 2024. Members of the public may also make oral comment during 
the open meeting on June 12, 2024. Requests to make oral comment will 
be accepted on a first requested, first served basis. Each commenter 
will have a maximum of three minutes to state his or her comment and/or 
question. Please note that written comments and 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 May 28, 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 
5:00 p.m. ET. Please email Julian Guerrero at [email protected] to 
schedule an appointment.
    Electronic Access to This Document: The official version of this 
document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free 
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    Authority:  Section 6141 of the ESEA, as amended (20 U.S.C. 
7471).

Adam Schott,
Principal 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.
[FR Doc. 2024-10680 Filed 5-15-24; 8:45 am]
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