subpart 4—federal administration
§7471. National Advisory Council on Indian Education
(a) Membership
There is established a National Advisory Council on Indian Education (hereafter in this section referred to as the "Council"), which shall—
(1) consist of 15 Indian members, who shall be appointed by the President from lists of nominees furnished, from time to time, by Indian tribes and organizations; and
(2) represent different geographic areas of the United States.
(b) Duties
The Council shall—
(1) advise the Secretary and the Secretary of the Interior concerning the funding and administration (including the development of regulations and administrative policies and practices) of any program, including any program established under this part—
(A) with respect to which the Secretary has jurisdiction; and
(B)(i) that includes Indian children or adults as participants; or
(ii) that may benefit Indian children or adults;
(2) make recommendations to the Secretary for filling the position of Director of Indian Education whenever a vacancy occurs; and
(3) submit to Congress, not later than June 30 of each year, a report on the activities of the Council, including—
(A) any recommendations that the Council considers appropriate for the improvement of Federal education programs that include Indian children or adults as participants, or that may benefit Indian children or adults; and
(B) recommendations concerning the funding of any program described in subparagraph (A).
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Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
A prior section 7471,
A prior section 6141 of
Amendments
2015—Subsec. (b)(1).
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2015 Amendment
Amendment by
Termination of Advisory Councils
Advisory councils established after Jan. 5, 1973, to terminate not later than the expiration of the 2-year period beginning on the date of their establishment, unless, in the case of a council established by the President or an officer of the Federal Government, such council is renewed by appropriate action prior to the expiration of such 2-year period, or in the case of a council established by the Congress, its duration is otherwise provided by law. See sections 3(2) and 14 of
National Advisory Council on Indian Education
"SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
"This Act may be cited as the 'National Advisory Council on Indian Education Improvement Act' or the 'NACIE Improvement Act'.
"SEC. 2. NATIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL ON INDIAN EDUCATION.
"By not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act [Dec. 23, 2024] and notwithstanding any other provision of section 6141 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (
§7472. Peer review
The Secretary may use a peer review process to review applications submitted to the Secretary under subpart 2 or subpart 3 of this part.
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Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
A prior section 7472,
A prior section 6142 of
§7473. Preference for Indian applicants
In making grants and entering into contracts or cooperative agreements under subpart 2 or subpart 3 of this part, the Secretary shall give a preference to Indian tribes, organizations, and institutions of higher education under any program with respect to which Indian tribes, organizations, and institutions are eligible to apply for grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements.
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Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
A prior section 7473,
A prior section 6143 of
§7474. Minimum grant criteria
The Secretary may not approve an application for a grant, contract, or cooperative agreement under subpart 2 or subpart 3 of this part unless the application is for a grant, contract, or cooperative agreement that is—
(1) of sufficient size, scope, and quality to achieve the purpose or objectives of such grant, contract, or cooperative agreement; and
(2) based on relevant research findings.
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Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
A prior section 7474,
A prior section 6144 of
Prior sections 7475 to 7480 were omitted in the general amendment of former subchapter VII of this chapter by
Section 7475,
Section 7476,
Section 7477,
Section 7478,
Section 7479,
Section 7480,