Notice2023-11788
National Advisory Council on Indian Education (NACIE)
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Published
June 2, 2023
Issuing agencies
Education Department
Abstract
This notice sets forth the agenda, time, and instructions to access or participate in the June 29-30, 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 106 (Friday, June 2, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 36286-36288]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-11788]
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
National Advisory Council on Indian Education (NACIE)
AGENCY: National Advisory Council on Indian Education (NACIE),
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 June 29-30, 2023, virtual meeting of
NACIE. This notice provides information about the meeting
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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 June 29-30, 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#692a1b101a1d0805472406061b0c290c0d470e061f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="bffccdc6cccbded391f2d0d0cddaffdadb91d8d0c9">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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 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 (WHI-NATCU), in
consultation with the WHI-NATCU, 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 WHI-NATCU (Executive Director) shall, as
appropriate and consistent with applicable law, facilitate frequent
collaborations between the WHI-NATCU 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 WHI-NATCU submitted to the President.
Meeting Agenda: The purpose of this meeting is to convene NACIE and
conduct the following business: review of bylaws and charter; taking
action to establish subcommittees; discussion of advice to be provided
to the Secretary of Interior and Secretary of Education; vote to
approve NACIE's Annual Report to Congress; and discussion with other
federal stakeholders (e.g., U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of
Indian Education (BIE), WHI-NATCU, and U.S. Department of Education,
Office of Indian Education).
Instructions for Accessing the Meeting
Members of the public may access the NACIE meeting via virtual
teleconference. Up to 350 lines will be available on a first come,
first serve 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: 160 419 7650, passcode: 700243. 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/vJItc-ihqT0vGn9d84t3fIDBSw5SZnum6YQ">https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItc-ihqT0vGn9d84t3fIDBSw5SZnum6YQ</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#511223282225303d7f1c3e3e23341134357f363e27"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7d3e0f040e091c11533012120f183d1819531a120b">[email protected]</span></a>. 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 June 22, 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 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 5 U.S.C. 1009(b), the public may also inspect NACIE records at the
Office of Indian Education, United States 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#b6f5c4cfc5c2d7da98fbd9d9c4d3f6d3d298d1d9c0"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3d7e4f444e495c51137052524f587d5859135a524b">[email protected]</span></a> to
schedule an appointment.
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Authority: Sec. 6141 of the ESEA, as amended (20 U.S.C. 7471).
James F. Lane,
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Delegated the Authority to Perform
the Functions and Duties of the Assistant Secretary Office of
Elementary and Secondary Education.
[FR Doc. 2023-11788 Filed 6-1-23; 8:45 am]
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