Notice2024-22807
National Advisory Council on Indian Education (NACIE)
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Published
October 3, 2024
Issuing agencies
Education Department
Abstract
This notice sets forth the agenda, time, and instructions to access or participate in the October 23-24, 2024, 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. Notice of this meeting is required by Section 1009(a)(2) of 5 U.S.C. Chapter 10 (commonly known as the Federal Advisory Committee Act).
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 192 (Thursday, October 3, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 80547-80548]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-22807]
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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 October 23-24, 2024, 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. Notice of this meeting is required
by Section 1009(a)(2) of 5 U.S.C. Chapter 10 (commonly known as the
Federal Advisory Committee Act).
DATES: The NACIE meeting will be held on October 23, 2024, from 9:00
a.m.-4:30 p.m. Eastern Time and October 24, 2024, from 9:00 a.m.-12:00
p.m. Eastern Time.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Julian Guerrero, Jr., Designated
Federal Official, Office of Indian Education, U.S. Department of
Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Office 4B-116, Washington, DC 20202.
Telephone: 202-213-3416, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3a704f56535b54147d4f5f48485f48557a5f5e145d554c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3d774851545c53137a48584f4f584f527d5859135a524b">[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 (WHINATCU), in
consultation with the WHINATCU, 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 WHINATCU (Executive Director) shall, as
appropriate and consistent with applicable law, facilitate frequent
collaborations between the WHINATCU 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 WHINATCU submitted to the President.
Meeting Agenda: The purpose of the meeting is to convene NACIE and
conduct open business. On October 23, 2024, NACIE will conduct the
following business: (1) discuss fiscal year 2025 planning activities;
(2) discuss and coordinate with the WHINATCU to fulfill Executive Order
14049; and (3) discuss subcommittee activities. On October 24, 2024,
NACIE will conduct the following business: (4) discuss and hear updates
from federal representatives regarding technical assistance, best
practices, and development of regulatory or non-regulatory actions; and
(5) hear comments from members of the public.
Instructions for Accessing the Meeting: The public may access the
NACIE meeting via Zoom. The web link to register and access is <a href="https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIscu2vrT4uE0yF9a0U_aKy_YNbDOm4NWE">https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIscu2vrT4uE0yF9a0U_aKy_YNbDOm4NWE</a>.
There is no deadline to register, and the public may register and
virtually enter the meeting at any time.
Public Comment: Members of the public interested in submitting
written comments may do so via email to Julian
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Guerrero at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0b417e67626a65254c7e6e79796e79644b6e6f256c647d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="155f60797c747b3b526070676770677a5570713b727a63">[email protected]</span></a>. Written comments related to the
October 23-24, 2024, NACIE meeting should be submitted no later than
11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on October 16, 2024. Members of the public
may also make oral comment during the open meeting on October 24, 2024.
Requests to make oral comment will be accepted on a first requested,
first served basis. Each commenter must use the ``raise your hand''
feature and enter ``I request to make an oral comment'' into the
meeting chat. Each commenter will have a maximum of three minutes to
state his or her comment and/or question. Please note that written
comments and 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 October 16, 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://ed.gov/">https://ed.gov/</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 5:00 p.m. ET. Please
email Julian Guerrero at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#440e31282d252a6a033121363621362b0421206a232b32"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7339061f1a121d5d340616010116011c3316175d141c05">[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,
Principal 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. 2024-22807 Filed 10-2-24; 8:45 am]
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