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 104 STAT. 800 PUBLIC LAW 101-392—SEPT. 25, 1990 20 USC 2397. " SEC. 382. PURPOSE. "It is the purpose of this part to provide grants for the operation and improvement of tribally controlled postsecondary vocational institutions to ensure continued and expanded educational opportunities for Indian students^, and to EJIOW for the improvement and expansion of the physical resources of such institutions. 20 USC 2397a. "SEC. 383. GRANTS AUTHORIZED. "(a) GENERAL AUTHORITY.—The Secretary shall, subject to the availability of appropriations, make grants pursuant to this section to tribally controlled postsecondary vocational institutions to provide basic support for the education and training of Indian students. "(b) USE OF GRANTS. —Amounts made available under grants made pursuant to this section may be used for— "(1) training costs; "(2) educational costs; "(3) equipment costs; "(4) administrative costs; and "(5) costs of operation and maintenance of the institution. 20 USC 2397b. "SEC. 384. ELIGIBLE GRANT RECIPIENTS. "To be eligible for assistance under this part a tribally controlled postsecondary vocational institution shall— "(1) be governed by a board of directors or trustees, a majority of whom are Indians; "(2) demonstrate adherence to stated goals, a philosophy or a plan of operation which fosters individual Indian economic and self-sufficiency opportunity, including programs which are appropriate to stated tribal goals of developing individual entrepreneurships and self-sustaining economic infrastructures on reservations; "(3) have been in operation for at least 3 years; "(4) hold accreditation with or be a candidate for accreditation by a nationally recognized accrediting authority for postsecondary vocational education; and "(5) enroll the full-time equivalency of not less than 100 students, of whom a majority are Indians. 20 USC 2397c. "SEC. 385. GRANTS TO TRIBALLY CONTROLLED POSTSECONDARY VOCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS. "(a) APPLICATIONS.—Any tribally controlled postsecondary vocational institution that desires to receive a grant under this part shall submit an application to the Secretary. Such application shall include a description of recordkeeping procedures for the expenditure of funds received under this part which will allow the Secretary to audit and monitor programs. "(b) INITIAL GRANTS.—In the first year for which amounts are appropriated to carry out this part, the number of grants issued shall be not less than 2. "(c) CONSULTATION.— In making grants pursuant to this part, the Secretary shall, to the extent practicable, consult with the boards of trustees and the tribal governments chartering the institutions being considered. "(d) LIMITATION.— Amounts made available under ^ants made pursuant to this part shall not be used in connection with religious worship or sectarian instruction.

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