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 PUBLIC LAW 100-297—APR. 28, 1988

102 STAT. 413

(5) assist the Secretary in developing criteria and regulations Regulations, for the administration and evaluation of grants made under subpart 1; (6) submit to the Secretary a list of nominees for the position of Director of the Office of Indian Education whenever a vacancy in such position occurs, and (7) submit to the Congress by no later than June 30 of each Reports, year a report on its activities, which shall include— (A) any recommendations it may deem necessary for the improvement of Federal education programs in which Indian children and adults participate, or from which they can benefit, and (B) a statement of the National Council's recommendations to the Secretary with respect to the funding of any such programs. (c) CONTRACTING.—With respect to functions of the National Council described in paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) of subsection Ob), the National Council is authorized to contract with any public or private nonprofit agency, institution, or organization for assistance in carrying out such functions. (d) FUNDING.—From sums appropriated pursuant to section 400(d) of the General Education Provisions Act which are available for part D of such Act, the Secretary shall make available such sums as may be necessary to enable the National Council to carry out its functions under this section. SEC. 5343. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

25 USC 2643.

There are authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 1989, and each of the 4 succeeding fiscal years, such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this subpart. Subpart 5—Miscellaneous SEC. 5351. DEFINITIONS.

For purposes of this part— (1) The term "adult" means any individual who— (A) is 16 years old or older, or (B) who is beyond the age of compulsory school attendance under State law. (2) The term "adult education" means instruction or services below college level for adults who are not enrolled in a secondary school and who do not have— (A) the basic skills to enable them to function effectively in society, or (B) a certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary education (and who have not achieved an equivalent level of education). (3) The term "free public education" means education that is provided at public expense, under public supervision and direction, and without tuition charge, and that is provided as elementary or secondary education in the applicable State. (4) The term "Indian" means any individual who is— (A) a member of an Indian tribe, band, or other organized group of Indians (as defined by the Indian tribe, band, or other organized group), including those Indian tribes, bands, or groups terminated since 1940 and those recognized by the State in which they reside.

25 USC 2651.

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