PUBLIC LAW 103-382—OCT. 20, 1994 108 STAT. 3805 "(b) SPECIAL RULE.— Each application submitted under this title shall be accompanied by the comments of each local educational agency serving students who will participate in the project for which assistance is sought. "SEC. 9212. DEFINITIONS. "For the purposes of this part— "(1) The term 'Native Hawaiian' means any individual who is— "(A) a citizen of the United States; and "(B) a descendant of the aboriginal people, who prior to 1778, occupied and exercised sovereignty in the area that now comprises the State of Hawai'i, as evidenced by- "(i) genealogical records; "(ii) Kupuna (elders) or Kama'aina (long-term community residents) verification; or "(iii) certified birth records. "(2) The term 'Native Hawaiian educational organization' means a private nonprofit organization that— "(A) serves the interests of Native Hawaiians; "(B) has Native Hawaiians in substantive and policy- making positions within the organization; "(C) has a demonstrated expertise in the education of Native Hawaiian youth; and "(D) has demonstrated expertise in research and program development. "(3) The term 'Native Hawaiian Organization' means a private nonprofit organization that— "(A) serves the interests of Native Hawaiians; "(B) has Native Hawaiians in substantive and policy- making positions within the organizations; and "(C) is recognized by the Governor of Hawai'i for the purpose of planning, conducting, or administering programs (or portions of programs) for the benefit of Native Hawaiians. "(4) The term 'Native Hawaiian language' means the single Native.^nerican language indigenous to the original inhabitants of the State of Hawai'i. "(5) The term 'Office of Hawaiian Affairs' means the Office of Hawaiian Affairs established by the Constitution of the State of Hawai'i. "(6) The term 'Native Hawaiian community-based organization' means any organization which is composed primarily of Native Hawaiians from a specific community and which assists in the social, cultural and educational development of Native Hawaiians in that community. "PART C—ALASKA NATIVE EDUCATION "SEC. 9301. SHORT TITLE. 'This part may be cited as the 'Alaska Native Educational Equity, Support and Assistance Act'. "SEC. 9302. FINDINGS. 'The Congress finds and declares: 20 USC 7912. Alaska Native Educational Equity, Support and Assistance Act. 20 USC 7931. 20 USC 7932.
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