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 102 STAT. 376

PUBLIC LAW 100-297—APR. 28, 1988 what was acquired and from whom, the prices paid, the quantities acquired, and any other information the supervisor or school board considers relevant.".

SEC. 5110. COORDINATED PROGRAMS.

Contracts.

Section 1129 of the Education Amendments of 1978 (25 U.S.C. 2009) is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new subsection: "(f)(1) From funds allotted to a school under section 1128, the Secretary shall, if specifically requested by the tribal governing body (within the meaning of section 1121(j)) whose children are served by a program operated by the Bureau, implement any cooperative agreement entered into between the tribe, the Bureau school board, and the local public school district which meets the requirements of paragraph (2) and involves education programs operated by the Bureau. The tribe, the Bureau school board, and the local public school district shall determine the terms of the agreement. Such agreement may encompass coordination of all or any part of the following: "(A) Academic program and curriculum, if a facility operated by the Bureau which is currently accredited by a State or regional accrediting entity would continue to be accredited. "(B) Support services, including procurement and facilities maintenance. "(C) Transportation. "(2) Each agreement entered into pursuant to the authority provided in paragraph (1) shall confer a benefit upon the Bureau school commensurate with the burden assumed, though this requirement shall not be construed so as to require equal expenditures or an exchange of similar services.". SEC. 5111. CONSULTATION.

Section 1130 of the Education Amendments of 1978 (25 U.S.C. 2010) is amended— (1) by striking out "Bureau" the first time it appears and inserting in lieu thereof "the Secretary and the Bureau", (2) by striking out "It shall" and inserting in lieu thereof "(a) It shall", and (3) by adding at the end thereof the following new subsection: "(b)(1) All actions under this Act shall be done with active consultation with tribes. "(2) The consultation required under paragraph (1) means a process involving the open discussion and joint deliberation of all options with respect to potential issues or changes between the Bureau and all interested parties. During such discussions and joint deliberations, interested parties (including, but not limited to, tribes and school officials) shall be given an opportunity to present issues including proposals regarding changes in current practices or programs which will be considered for future action by the Bureau. All interested parties shall be given an opportunity to participate and discuss the options presented or to present other alternatives, with the views and concerns of the interested parties given effect unless the Secretary determines, from information educed or presented during the discussions, that there is a substantial reason for another course of action. The Secretary shall submit to any Member of Congress, within 18 days of the receipt of a written request by such Member, a written explanation of any decision made by the Sec-

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