Notice2023-28644
National Advisory Council on Indian Education (NACIE); Meeting
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Published
December 29, 2023
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Education Department
Abstract
This notice sets forth the agenda, time, and instructions to access or participate in the January 24-25, 2024, virtual meeting of NACIE. This notice provides information about the meeting to members of the public who may be interested in attending and how to provide written and/or oral comment for the meeting.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 249 (Friday, December 29, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 90175-90176]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-28644]
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
National Advisory Council on Indian Education (NACIE); Meeting
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 January 24-25, 2024, virtual meeting of
NACIE. This notice provides information about the meeting to members of
the public who may be interested in attending and how to provide
written and/or oral comment for the meeting.
DATES: The NACIE open virtual meeting will be held on January 24-25,
2024, from 1-4:30 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#1c5f6e656f687d70325173736e795c7978327b736a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="bdfecfc4cec9dcd193f0d2d2cfd8fdd8d993dad2cb">[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 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 (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.
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Notice of this meeting is required by section 1009(a)(2) of 5
U.S.C. chapter 10 (Federal Advisory Committees).
Meeting Agenda: The purpose of this meeting is to convene NACIE and
conduct the following business: discuss fiscal year (FY) 2024 meeting
calendar and agendas, Annual Report to Congress, and activity planning;
hold an open public comment session; and engage in discussions with
federal stakeholders (e.g., U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of
Indian Education (BIE), WHI-NATCU, U.S. Department of Labor, 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 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
and Meeting ID is: 160 250 9522, Passcode: 140923, and Dial-in number:
1-669-254-5252. 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/vJItdeyopz4oGLtbQCpCY4h1bYrMVf3v8WE">https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItdeyopz4oGLtbQCpCY4h1bYrMVf3v8WE</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#4a093833393e2b2664072525382f0a2f2e642d253c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0744757e7473666b294a6868756247626329606871">[email protected]</span></a> by 11:59 p.m. eastern time (ET) on January 22,
2024. Please note that written comments should pertain to the work of
NACIE. Members of the public may also make oral comment during the open
meeting. Requests to make oral comment will be accepted on a first
requested, first served basis. Each commenter will have a maximum of
two minutes to state his or her comment and/or question. Oral comments
made during the open meeting 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 January 22, 2024.
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>, within 90 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, U.S. Department of Education, 400
Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5
p.m. ET. Please email Crystal Moore at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a2e1d0dbd1d6c3ce8cefcdcdd0c7e2c7c68cc5cdd4"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="8ccffef5fff8ede0a2c1e3e3fee9cce9e8a2ebe3fa">[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).
Adam Schott,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Programs, Delegated the
Authority to Perform the Functions and Duties of the Assistant
Secretary Office of Elementary and Secondary Education.
[FR Doc. 2023-28644 Filed 12-28-23; 8:45 am]
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