cational entity with experience in developing or operating Native Hawaiian programs or programs of instruction conducted in the Native Hawaiian language, for a gifted and talented program designed to

(1) address the special needs of Native Hawaiian elementary and secondary school students who are gifted and talented students; and

(2) provide those support services to the families of such students that are needed to enable such students to benefit from the program.

(b) USES OF FUNDS.-The program funded under this section may include

(1) the identification of the special needs of Native Hawaiian gifted and talented students, particularly with respect to(A) the emotional and psychosocial needs of such students; and

(B) the provision of those support services to the families of such students that are needed to enable such students to benefit from the program;

(2) the conduct of educational, psychosocial, and developmental activities which hold reasonable promise of resulting in substantial progress toward meeting the educational needs of such students, including demonstrating and exploring the use of the Native Hawaiian language and exposure to Native Hawaiian cultural traditions;

(3) leadership programs designed to

(A) replicate programs throughout the State of Hawai'i for gifted and talented students who are not served under this section; and

(B) coordinate with other Native American gifted and talented leadership programs, including the dissemination of information derived from the program conducted under this section; and

(4) appropriate research, evaluation, and related activities pertaining to

(A) the needs of such students; and

(B) the provision of those support services to the families of such students that are needed to enable such students to benefit from the program.

(c) INFORMATION PROVISION.-The Secretary is authorized to facilitate the establishment of a national network of Native Hawaiian and American Indian Gifted and Talented Centers, and ensure that the information developed by these centers shall be readily available to the educational community at large.

(d) ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS.-Not more than 7 percent of the funds appropriated to carry out the provisions of this section for any fiscal year may be used for administrative purposes.

(e) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.-In addition to any other amount authorized to be appropriated for the program described in this section, there are authorized to be appropriated $1,500,000 for fiscal year 1995, and such sums as may be necessary for each of the 4 succeeding fiscal years, to carry out this section. Funds appropriated under the authority of this subsection shall remain available until expended.

SEC. 9208. [20 U.S.C. 7908] NATIVE HAWAIIAN SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM.

(a) GENERAL AUTHORITY.-The Secretary is authorized to make grants to, or enter into contracts with, Native Hawaiian educational organizations or educational entities with experience in developing or operating Native Hawaiian programs or programs of instruction conducted in the Native Hawaiian language, to operate a program to address the special education needs of Native Hawaiian students. Such program may include

(1) the identification of Native Hawaiian students with disabilities or who are otherwise in need of special educational services;

(2) the identification of the special education needs of such students, particularly with respect to

(A) the emotional and psychosocial needs of such students; and

(B) the provision of those support services to the families of such students that are needed to enable such students to benefit from the program;

(3) the conduct of educational activities consistent with part B of the Education of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act which hold reasonable promise of resulting in substantial progress toward meeting the educational needs of such students;

(4) the conduct of educational, psychosocial, and developmental activities which hold reasonable promise of resulting in substantial progress toward meeting the educational needs of such students, including demonstrating and exploring the use of the Native Hawaiian language and exposure to Native Hawaiian cultural traditions; and

(5) appropriate research, evaluation, and related activities pertaining to

(A) the needs of such students;

(B) the provision of those support services to the families of such students that are needed to enable such student to benefit from the program; and

(C) the outcomes and benefits of activities assisted under this section upon such students.

(b) ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS.-Not more than 7 percent of the funds appropriated to carry out the provisions of this section for any fiscal year may be used for administrative purposes.

(c) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.-In addition to any other amount authorized to be appropriated for the program described in this section, there are authorized to be appropriated $2,000,000 for fiscal year 1995, and such sums as may be necessary for each of the four succeeding fiscal years, to carry out this section. Funds appropriated under the authority of this subsection shall remain available until expended.

SEC. 9209. [20 U.S.C. 7909] NATIVE HAWAIIAN CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT, TEACHER TRAINING AND RECRUITMENT PROGRAM.

(a) GENERAL AUTHORITY.-The Secretary is authorized to make direct grants, to Native Hawaiian educational organizations or educational entities with experience in developing or operating Native

Hawaiian programs or programs of instruction conducted in the Native Hawaiian language, for the following purposes:

(1) CURRICULA.-The development of curricula to address the needs of Native Hawaiian students, particularly elementary and secondary school students, which may include programs of instruction conducted in the Native Hawaiian language, and mathematics and science curricula incorporating the relevant application of Native Hawaiian culture and traditions.

(2) PRETEACHER TRAINING.-The development and implementation of preteacher training programs in order to ensure that student teachers within the State of Hawai'i, particularly student teachers who are likely to be employed in schools with a high concentration of Native Hawaiian students, are prepared to better address the unique needs of Native Hawaiian students, within the context of Native Hawaiian culture, language and traditions.

(3) INSERVICE TEACHER TRAINING.-The development and implementation of inservice teacher training programs, in order to ensure that teachers, particularly teachers employed in schools with a high concentration of Native Hawaiian students, are prepared to better address the unique needs of Native Hawaiian students, within the context of Native Hawaiian culture, language and traditions.

(4) TEACHER RECRUITMENT.-The development and implementation of teacher recruitment programs to meet the objectives of

(A) enhancing teacher recruitment within communities with a high concentration of Native Hawaiian students; and

(B) increasing the numbers of teachers who are of Native Hawaiian ancestry.

(b) PRIORITY. In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to awarding grants for activities described in subsection (a) that—

(1) focus on the needs of at-risk youth; or

(2) employ a program of instruction conducted in the Native Hawaiian language, except that entities receiving grants awarded pursuant to subsection (a)(2) shall coordinate in the development of new curricula.

(c) ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS.-Not more than 7 percent of the funds appropriated to carry out the provisions of this section for any fiscal year may be used for administrative purposes.

(d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.-There are authorized to be appropriated $2,000,000 for fiscal year 1995, and such sums as may be necessary for each of the four succeeding fiscal years, to carry out this section. Funds appropriated under the authority of this subsection shall remain available until expended. SEC. 9210. [20 U.S.C. 7910] NATIVE HAWAIIAN COMMUNITY-BASED EDUCATION LEARNING CENTERS.

(a) GENERAL AUTHORITY.-The Secretary is authorized to make direct grants, to collaborative efforts between community-based Native Hawaiian organizations and community colleges, to develop,

establish, and operate a minimum of three community-based education learning centers.

(b) PURPOSE.-The learning centers described in subsection (a) shall meet the needs of families and communities through interdepartmental and interagency coordination of new and existing public and private programs and services, which may include (1) preschool programs;

(2) after-school programs; and

(3) vocational and adult education programs.

(c) ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS.-Not more than 7 percent of the funds appropriated to carry out the provisions of this section for any fiscal year may be used for administrative purposes.

(d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.-There are authorized to be appropriated $1,000,000 for fiscal year 1995, and such sums as may be necessary for each of the four succeeding fiscal years, to carry out this section. Funds appropriated under the authority of this subsection shall remain available until expended.

SEC. 9211. [20 U.S.C. 7911] ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS.

(a) APPLICATION REQUIRED.-No grant may be made under this part, nor any contract be entered into under this part, unless an application is submitted to the Secretary in such form, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may determine necessary to carry out the provisions of this title.

(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. [20 U.S.C. 7912] 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) Kūpuna (elders) or Kamaʻāina (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 policymaking positions within the organization;

(C) has a demonstrated expertise in the education of Native Hawaiian youth; and

(D) has demonstrated expertise in research and pro

gram 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 policymaking 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 American 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. [20 U.S.C. 7931] SHORT TITLE.

This part may be cited as the "Alaska Native Educational Equity, Support and Assistance Act".

SEC. 9302. [20 U.S.C. 7932] FINDINGS.

The Congress finds and declares:

(1) The attainment of educational success is critical to the betterment of the conditions, long-term well-being and preservation of the culture of Alaska Natives.

(2) It is the policy of the Federal Government to encourage the maximum participation by Alaska Natives in the planning and the management of Alaska Native education programs.

(3) Alaska Native children enter and exit school with serious educational handicaps.

(4) The educational achievement of Alaska Native children is far below national norms. In addition to low Native performance on standardized tests, Native student dropout rates are high, and Natives are significantly underrepresented among holders of baccalaureate degrees in the State of Alaska. As a result, Native students are being denied their opportunity to become full participants in society by grade school and high school educations that are condemning an entire generation to an underclass status and a life of limited choices.

(5) The programs authorized herein, combined with expanded Head Start, infant learning and early childhood education programs, and parent education programs are essential if educational handicaps are to be overcome.

(6) The sheer magnitude of the geographic barriers to be overcome in delivering educational services in rural and village Alaska should be addressed through the development and implementation of innovative, model programs in a variety of

areas.

(7) Congress finds that Native children should be afforded the opportunity to begin their formal education on a par with their non-Native peers. The Federal Government should lend support to efforts developed by and undertaken within the