Sec. 7003. Alaska Native education

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Part C of title VII ( 20 U.S.C. 7541 et seq. ) is amended— in section 7302, by striking paragraphs

(1)through

(7)and inserting the following: It is the policy of the Federal Government to maximize the leadership of and participation by Alaska Native peoples in the planning and the management of Alaska Native education programs and to support efforts developed by and undertaken within the Alaska Native community to improve educational opportunity for all students. Many Alaska Native children enter and exit school with serious educational disadvantages. Overcoming the magnitude of the geographic challenges, historical inequities, and other barriers to successfully improving educational outcomes for Alaska Native students in rural, village, and urban settings is challenging. Significant disparities between academic achievement of Alaska Native students and non-Native students continues, including lower graduation rates, increased school dropout rates, and lower achievement scores on standardized tests. The preservation of Alaska Native cultures and languages and the integration of Alaska Native cultures and languages into education, positive identity development for Alaska Native students, and local, place-based, and culture-based programming are critical to the attainment of educational success and the long-term well-being of Alaska Native students. Improving educational outcomes for Alaska Native students increases access to employment opportunities. The programs and activities authorized under this part should be led by Alaska Native entities as a means of increasing Alaska Native parent and community involvement in the promotion of academic success of Alaska Native students. The Federal Government should lend support to efforts developed by and undertaken within the Alaska Native community to improve educational opportunity for Alaska Native students. In 1983, pursuant to Public Law 98–63 , Alaska ceased to receive educational funding from the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The Bureau of Indian Education does not operate any schools in Alaska, nor operate or fund Alaska Native education programs. The program under this part supports the Federal trust responsibility of the United States to Alaska Natives. ; in section 7303— in paragraph (1), by inserting and address after To recognize ; by striking paragraph (3); by redesignating paragraph

(2)as paragraph

(4)and paragraph

(4)as paragraph (5); by inserting after paragraph

(1)the following: To recognize the role of Alaska Native languages and cultures in the educational success and long-term well-being of Alaska Native students. To integrate Alaska Native cultures and languages into education, develop Alaska Native students’ positive identity, and support local place-based and culture-based curriculum and programming. ; in paragraph (4), as redesignated by subparagraph (C), by striking of supplemental educational programs to benefit Alaska Natives. and inserting , management, and expansion of effective educational programs to benefit Alaska Native peoples. ; and by adding at the end the following: To ensure the maximum participation by Alaska Native educators and leaders in the planning, development, implementation, management, and evaluation of programs designed to serve Alaska Native students, and to ensure that Alaska Native tribes and tribal organizations play a meaningful role in providing supplemental educational services to Alaska Native students. ; by striking section 7304 and inserting the following: The Secretary is authorized to make grants to, or enter into contracts with, any of the following to carry out the purposes of this part: Alaska Native tribes, Alaska Native tribal organizations, or Alaska Native regional nonprofit corporations with experience operating programs that fulfill the purposes of this part. Alaska Native tribes, Alaska Native tribal organizations, or Alaska Native regional nonprofit corporations without such experience that are in partnership with— a State educational agency or a local educational agency; or Indian tribes, tribal organizations, or Alaska Native regional nonprofit corporations that operate programs that fulfill the purposes of this part. An entity located in Alaska, and predominately governed by Alaska Natives, that does not meet the definition of an Alaska Native tribe, an Alaska Native tribal organization, or an Alaska Native regional nonprofit corporation, under this part, provided that the entity— has experience operating programs that fulfill the purposes of this part; and is granted an official charter or sanction, as prescribed in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 450b ), from at least one Alaska Native tribe or Alaska Native tribal organization to carry out programs that meet the purposes of this part. The recipient of a multi-year award under this part, as this part was in effect prior to the date of enactment of the Every Child Achieves Act of 2015, shall be eligible to receive continuation funds in accordance with the terms of that award. Activities provided through the programs carried out under this part shall include the following: The development and implementation of plans, methods, strategies and activities to improve the educational outcomes of Alaska Native peoples. The collection of data to assist in the evaluation of the programs carried out under this part. Activities provided through programs carried out under this part may include the following: The development of curricula and programs that address the educational needs of Alaska Native students, including the following: Curriculum materials that reflect the cultural diversity, languages, history, or the contributions of Alaska Native people. Instructional programs that make use of Alaska Native languages and cultures. Networks that develop, test, and disseminate best practices and introduce successful programs, materials, and techniques to meet the educational needs of Alaska Native students in urban and rural schools. Methods to evaluate teachers’ inclusion of diverse Alaska Native cultures in their lesson plans. Training and professional development activities for educators, including the following: Pre-service and in-service training and professional development programs to prepare teachers to develop appreciation for and understanding of Alaska Native history, cultures, values, and ways of knowing and learning in order to effectively address the cultural diversity and unique needs of Alaska Native students and incorporate them into lesson plans and teaching methods. Recruitment and preparation of teachers who are Alaska Native. Programs that will lead to the certification and licensing of Alaska Native teachers, principals, other school leaders, and superintendents. Early childhood and parenting education activities designed to improve the school readiness of Alaska Native children, including— the development and operation of home visiting programs for Alaska Native preschool children, to ensure the active involvement of parents in their children’s education from the earliest ages; training, education, and support, including in-home visitation, for parents and caregivers of Alaska Native children to improve parenting and caregiving skills (including skills relating to discipline and cognitive development, reading readiness, observation, storytelling, and critical thinking); family literacy services; activities carried out under the Head Start Act; programs for parents and their infants, from the prenatal period of the infant through age 3; early childhood education programs; and Native language immersion within early childhood, Head Start, or preschool programs. The development and operation of student enrichment programs, including those in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics that— are designed to prepare Alaska Native students to excel in such subjects; provide appropriate support services to enable such students to benefit from the programs; and include activities that recognize and support the unique cultural and educational needs of Alaska Native children and incorporate appropriately qualified Alaska Native elders and other tradition bearers. Research and data collection activities to determine the educational status and needs of Alaska Native children and adults and other such research and evaluation activities related to programs funded under this part. Activities designed to increase Alaska Native students’ graduation rates and assist Alaska Native students to be prepared for postsecondary education or the workforce without the need for postsecondary remediation, such as— remedial and enrichment programs; culturally based education programs such as— programs of study and other instruction in Alaska Native history and ways of living to share the rich and diverse cultures of Alaska Native peoples among Alaska Native youth and elders, non-Native students and teachers, and the larger community; instructing Alaska Native youth in leadership, communication, and Native culture, arts, and languages; inter-generational learning and internship opportunities to Alaska Native youth and young adults; cultural immersion activities; culturally informed curricula intended to preserve and promote Alaska Native culture; Native language instruction and immersion activities; school-within-a-school model programs; and college preparation and career planning; and holistic school or community-based support services to enable such students to benefit from the supplemental programs offered, including those that address family instability, school climate, trauma, safety, and nonacademic learning. The establishment or operation of Native language immersion nests or schools. Student and teacher exchange programs, cross-cultural immersion programs, and culture camps designed to build mutual respect and understanding among participants. Education programs for at-risk urban Alaska Native students that are designed to improve academic proficiency and graduation rates, utilize strategies otherwise permissible under this part, and incorporate a strong data collection and continuous evaluation component. Strategies designed to increase parents’ involvement in their children’s education. Programs and strategies that provide technical assistance and support to schools and communities to engage adults in promoting the academic progress and overall well-being of Alaska Native people, such as through— strength-based approaches to child and youth development; positive youth-adult relationships; and improved conditions for learning (school climate, student connection to school and community), and increased connections between schools and families. Career preparation activities to enable Alaska Native children and adults to prepare for meaningful employment, including programs providing tech-prep, mentoring, training, and apprenticeship activities. Provision of operational support and purchasing of equipment, to develop regional vocational schools in rural areas of Alaska, including boarding schools, for Alaska Native students in grades 9 through 12, or at higher levels of education, to provide the students with necessary resources to prepare for skilled employment opportunities. Regional leadership academies that demonstrate effectiveness in building respect and understanding, and fostering a sense of Alaska Native identity to promote their pursuit of and success in completing higher education or career training. Other activities, consistent with the purposes of this part, to meet the educational needs of Alaska Native children and adults. There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2016 through 2021. ; by striking section 7305 and inserting the following: Not more than 5 percent of funds provided to an award recipient under this part for any fiscal year may be used for administrative purposes. ; and in section 7306— in paragraph (1), by inserting ( after 43 U.S.C. 1602(b) ) and includes the descendants of individuals so defined Settlement Act ; by striking paragraph (2); and by inserting after paragraph

(1)the following: The term Alaska Native tribe has the meaning given the term Indian tribe in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 450b ), except that the term applies only to Indian tribes in Alaska. The term Alaska Native tribal organization has the meaning given the term tribal organization in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, ( 25 U.S.C. 450b ), except that the term applies only to tribal organizations in Alaska. The term Alaska Native regional nonprofit corporation means an organization listed in clauses

(i)through

(xii)of section 419(4)(B) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 619(4)(B)(i) -(xii)), or the successor of an entity so listed. .

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