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25 CFR § 273.129Chapter I

May the BIE Director reimburse a public school district for educating non-resident Indian students?

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The BIE Director may consider a contract proposal to reimburse a public school district for the full per capita costs of educating Indian students who meet all of the following:

(a) Are members of recognized Indian Tribes;

(b) Do not normally reside in the State in which the school district is located; and

(c) Are residing in Federal boarding facilities for the purpose of attending public schools within the school district.

eCFR data current as of: November 5, 2026

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