20 U.S.C. § 7402

It is the purpose of this part to support the efforts of local educational agencies, Indian tribes and organizations, postsecondary institutions, and other entities—

(1)

to meet the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of Indian students, so that such students can meet the challenging State academic standards;

(2)

to ensure that Indian students gain knowledge and understanding of Native communities, languages, tribal histories, traditions, and cultures; and

(3)

to ensure that teachers, principals, other school leaders, and other staff who serve Indian students have the ability to provide culturally appropriate and effective instruction and supports to such students.

Pub. L. 89–10, title VI, § 6102 Pub. L. 107–110, title VII, § 701Jan. 8, 2002115 Stat. 1907 Pub. L. 114–95, title VIDec. 10, 2015129 Stat. 2046(, formerly title VII, § 7102, as added , , ; renumbered title VI, § 6102, and amended , §§ 6001(a), (b)(1), 6002(b), , , 2047.)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

Pub. L. 89–10, title VII, § 7102 Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101Oct. 20, 1994108 Stat. 3716 Pub. L. 107–110A prior section 7402, , as added , , , set forth findings, policy, and purpose of Bilingual Education Act, prior to the general amendment of former subchapter VII of this chapter by .

section 6102 of Pub. L. 89–10 section 7312 of this title Pub. L. 107–110A prior was classified to , prior to the general amendment of former subchapter VI of this chapter by .

section 6102 of Pub. L. 89–10 section 3262 of this title Pub. L. 89–10 Pub. L. 103–382Another prior was classified to , prior to the general amendment of by .

Pub. L. 107–110Prior sections 7403 to 7405 were omitted in the general amendment of former subchapter VII of this chapter by .

Pub. L. 89–10, title VII, § 7103 Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101Oct. 20, 1994108 Stat. 3718Section 7403, , as added , , , authorized appropriations for bilingual education.

Pub. L. 89–10, title VII, § 7104 Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101Oct. 20, 1994108 Stat. 3718Section 7404, , as added , , , related to Native American and Alaska Native children in school.

Pub. L. 89–10, title VII, § 7105 Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101Oct. 20, 1994108 Stat. 3719Section 7405, , as added , , , related to residents of territories and freely associated nations.

Amendments

Pub. L. 114–95, § 6002(b)2015—, amended section generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows:

Purpose“(a) .—It is the purpose of this part to support the efforts of local educational agencies, Indian tribes and organizations, postsecondary institutions, and other entities to meet the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native students, so that such students can meet the same challenging State student academic achievement standards as all other students are expected to meet.

Programs“(b) .—This part carries out the purpose described in subsection (a) of this section by authorizing programs of direct assistance for—

“(1) meeting the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of American Indians and Alaska Natives;

“(2) the education of Indian children and adults;

“(3) the training of Indian persons as educators and counselors, and in other professions serving Indian people; and

“(4) research, evaluation, data collection, and technical assistance.”

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2015 Amendment

Pub. L. 114–95Dec. 10, 2015section 5 of Pub. L. 114–95 section 6301 of this titleAmendment by effective , except with respect to certain noncompetitive programs and competitive programs, see , set out as a note under .