Notice2023-05079
National Advisory Council on Indian Education (NACIE)
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Published
March 13, 2023
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Education Department
Abstract
This notice sets forth the agenda, time, and instructions to access or participate in the March 30-31, 2023, virtual meeting of NACIE. This notice provides information about the meeting to members of the public who may be interested in attending the meeting and how to provide written comment for the meeting.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 48 (Monday, March 13, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15382-15383]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-05079]
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
National Advisory Council on Indian Education (NACIE)
AGENCY: National Advisory Council on Indian Education (NACIE), U.S.
Department of Education.
ACTION: Notice of an open meeting.
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SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the agenda, time, and instructions to
access or participate in the March 30-31, 2023, virtual meeting of
NACIE. This notice provides information about the meeting to members of
the public who may be interested in attending the meeting and how to
provide written comment for the meeting.
DATES: The NACIE open virtual meeting will be held on March 30-31,
2023, from 1:00-4:30 p.m. (EST).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Crystal C. Moore, Designated Federal
Official, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE)/Office of
Indian Education (OIE), U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland
Avenue SW, Office 3W243, Washington, DC 20202. Telephone: 202-453-5593,
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1a596863696e7b7634577575687f5a7f7e347d756c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="397a4b404a4d5855177456564b5c795c5d175e564f">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is required by
section 1009(a)(2) of 5 U.S.C. chapter 10 (Federal Advisory
Committees).
Statutory Authority and Function: NACIE is authorized by section
6141 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), as
amended (20 U.S.C. 7471). The work of NACIE was expanded by Executive
Order 14049. In accordance with section 6141 of the ESEA, NACIE shall
advise the Secretary of Education and the Secretary of Interior on the
funding and administration (including the development of regulations
and administrative policies and practices) of any program, including
any program established under title VI, part A of the ESEA, with
respect to which the Secretary of Education has jurisdiction and (1)
that includes Indian children or adults as participants or (2) that may
benefit Indian children or adults. Also in accordance with section 6141
of the ESEA, NACIE shall make recommendations to the Secretary of
Education for filling the position of Director of Indian Education
whenever a vacancy occurs and shall submit to the Congress, no later
than June 30 of each year, a report on its activities that includes
recommendations that are considered appropriate for the improvement of
Federal education programs that include Indian children or adults as
participants or that may benefit Indian children or adults, and
recommendations concerning the funding of any such program. In
accordance with section 3 of Executive Order 14049, NACIE shall advise
the Co-Chairs of the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational
Equity, Excellence and Economic Opportunity for Native Americans and
Strengthening Tribal Colleges and Universities (Initiative), in
consultation with the Initiative, on: (1) what is needed for the
development, implementation, and coordination of educational programs
and initiatives to improve educational opportunities and outcomes for
Native Americans; (2) how to promote career pathways for in-demand jobs
for Native American students, including registered apprenticeships as
well as internships, fellowships, mentorships, and work-based learning
initiatives; (3) ways to strengthen Tribal Colleges and Universities
and increase their participation in agency programs; (4) how to
increase public awareness of and generate solutions for the educational
and training challenges and equity disparities that Native American
students face and the causes of these challenges and disparities; (5)
approaches to establish local and national partnerships with public,
private, philanthropic, and nonprofit stakeholders to advance the
policy set forth in Section 1 of Executive Order 14049, consistent with
applicable law; and (6) actions for promoting, improving, and expanding
educational opportunities for Native languages, traditions, and
practices to be sustained through culturally responsive education.
Also, in accordance with section 3 of Executive Order 14049, NACIE and
the Executive Director of the Initiative (Executive Director) shall, as
appropriate and consistent with applicable law, facilitate frequent
collaborations among the Initiative and Tribal Nations, Alaska Native
Entities, and other Tribal organizations. Finally, in accordance with
section 3 of Executive Order 14049, NACIE shall consult with the
Executive Director so that the Executive Director can address NACIE's
efforts pursuant to section 3(a) of Executive Order 14019 in the annual
report of the Initiative submitted to the President.
Meeting Agenda: The purpose of this meeting is to convene NACIE and
conduct the following business: discussion of bylaws and charter;
taking action to establish meeting calendar and subcommittees;
discussion of recommendations to be provided to the Secretary of
Interior and Secretary of Education, including the U.S. Department of
Education's budget request; discussion of annual report action item
follow-up; and discussion of invited federal partner updates, e.g.,
U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Education (BIE),
White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and
Economic Opportunity for Native Americans and Strengthening Tribal
Colleges and Universities (Initiative) in accordance with Section 3 of
Executive Order 14049, U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special
Education and Rehabilitative Services, and similar programs.
Instructions for Accessing the Meeting: Members of the public may
access the NACIE meeting via teleconference and the web. Up to 350
lines will be available on a first come, first served basis for those
who wish to join via teleconference. The dial-in listen only phone
number for the meeting is 1-669-254-5252, Meeting ID: 161 715 5166. The
web link to register to access the meeting via <a href="http://Zoom.gov">Zoom.gov</a> is <a href="https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItdOyvqD8pHctuvcklMKeb5VEMECKgKTk">https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItdOyvqD8pHctuvcklMKeb5VEMECKgKTk</a>.
Public Comment: Members of the public interested in submitting
written comments may do so via email to Crystal Moore at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#581b2a212b2c3934761537372a3d183d3c763f372e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="682b1a111b1c0904462507071a0d280d0c460f071e">[email protected]</span></a> by 11:59 p.m. EST on March 30-31, 2023. Please
note, written comments should pertain to the work of NACIE.
Reasonable Accommodations: The virtual meeting is accessible to
individuals with disabilities. If you will need an auxiliary aid or
service for the meeting (e.g., interpreting service, assistive
listening device, or materials in an alternate format), notify the
contact person listed in this notice no later than March 23, 2023.
Although we will attempt to meet a request received after that date, we
may not be able to make available the requested auxiliary aid or
service because of insufficient time to arrange it.
Access to Records of the Meeting: The Department will post the
official
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minutes of this meeting on the OESE website, <a href="https://oese.ed.gov/offices/office-of-indian-education/national-advisory-council-on-indian-education-oie/">https://oese.ed.gov/offices/office-of-indian-education/national-advisory-council-on-indian-education-oie/</a>, 21 days after the meeting. Pursuant to the 5 U.S.C.
1009(b), the public may also inspect NACIE records at the Office of
Indian Education, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW,
Washington, DC 20202, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST. Please
email Crystal Moore at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e0a392999394818ccead8f8f9285a08584ce878f96"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1c5f6e656f687d70325173736e795c7978327b736a">[email protected]</span></a> to schedule an appointment.
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Authority: Section 6141 of the ESEA, as amended (20 U.S.C. 7471).
James F. Lane,
Senior Advisor, Office of the Secretary, Delegated the Authority to
Perform the Functions and Duties of the Assistant Secretary, Office of
Elementary and Secondary Education.
[FR Doc. 2023-05079 Filed 3-10-23; 8:45 am]
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