 CHAPTER 70--STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY 
                                 SCHOOLS
 
   SUBCHAPTER IX--INDIAN, NATIVE HAWAIIAN, AND ALASKA NATIVE EDUCATION
 
                     Part C--Alaska Native Education
 
Sec. 7937. Administrative provisions


(a) Application required

    No grant may be made under this part, nor any contract be entered 
into under this part, unless an application is submitted to the 
Secretary in such form, in such manner, and containing such information 
as the Secretary may determine necessary to carry out the provisions of 
this part.

(b) Applications by local school districts or State educational entities

    Local school districts or State educational entities shall apply for 
funding under this part in partnership with Alaska Native organizations.

(c) Consultation required

    Each applicant for funding shall provide for ongoing advice from and 
consultation with representatives of the Alaska Native community.

(d) Local educational agency coordination

    Each local educational agency serving students who will participate 
in the program for which assistance is sought shall be informed 
regarding each application submitted under this part, except that 
approval by or concurrence from such local educational agency shall not 
be required.

(e) Implementation of authorities

    The Secretary shall expeditiously obligate funds appropriated as 
provided in this part.

(Pub. L. 89-10, title IX, Sec. 9307, as added Pub. L. 103-382, title I, 
Sec. 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3809.)
