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20 U.S.C. § 7452 — Professional development for teachers and education professionals
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**(a) Purposes** The purposes of this section are—
(1) to increase the number of qualified Indian teachers and administrators serving Indian students;
(2) to provide pre- and in-service training and support to qualified Indian individuals to enable such individuals to become effective teachers, principals, other school leaders, administrators, paraprofessionals, counselors, social workers, and specialized instructional support personnel;
(3) to improve the skills of qualified Indian individuals who serve in the capacities described in paragraph (2); and
(4) to develop and implement initiatives to promote retention of effective teachers, principals, and school leaders who have a record of success in helping low-achieving Indian students improve their academic achievement, outcomes, and preparation for postsecondary education or employment.
**(b) Eligible entities** For the purpose of this section, the term “eligible entity” means—
(1) an institution of higher education, including a Tribal College or University, as defined in [section 1059c(b) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1059c/b&num=0&edition=prelim);
(2) a State educational agency or local educational agency, in consortium with an institution of higher education;
(3) an Indian tribe or organization, in consortium with an institution of higher education; and
(4) a Bureau-funded school (as defined in section 2026 11 See References in Text note below. of title 25) in a consortium with at least one Tribal College or University, as defined in [section 1059c(b) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1059c/b&num=0&edition=prelim), where feasible.
**(c) Program authorized** The Secretary is authorized to a
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**(a) Purposes** The purposes of this section are—
(1) to increase the number of qualified Indian teachers and administrators serving Indian students;
(2) to provide pre- and in-service training and support to qualified Indian individuals to enable such individuals to become effective teachers, principals, other school leaders, administrators, paraprofessionals, counselors, social workers, and specialized instructional support personnel;
(3) to improve the skills of qualified Indian individuals who serve in the capacities described in paragraph (2); and
(4) to develop and implement initiatives to promote retention of effective teachers, principals, and school leaders who have a record of success in helping low-achieving Indian students improve their academic achievement, outcomes, and preparation for postsecondary education or employment.
**(b) Eligible entities** For the purpose of this section, the term “eligible entity” means—
(1) an institution of higher education, including a Tribal College or University, as defined in [section 1059c(b) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1059c/b&num=0&edition=prelim);
(2) a State educational agency or local educational agency, in consortium with an institution of higher education;
(3) an Indian tribe or organization, in consortium with an institution of higher education; and
(4) a Bureau-funded school (as defined in section 2026 11 See References in Text note below. of title 25) in a consortium with at least one Tribal College or University, as defined in [section 1059c(b) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1059c/b&num=0&edition=prelim), where feasible.
**(c) Program authorized** The Secretary is authorized to award grants to eligible entities having applications approved under this section to enable those entities to carry out the activities described in subsection (d).
**(d) Authorized activities**
(1) **In general** — Grant funds under this section shall be used for activities to provide support and training for Indian individuals in a manner consistent with the purpose of this section. Such activities may include—
(A) continuing education programs, symposia, workshops, and conferences;
(B) teacher mentoring programs, professional guidance, and instructional support provided by educators, local traditional leaders, or cultural experts, as appropriate for teachers during their first 3 years of employment as teachers;
(C) direct financial support; and
(D) programs designed to train traditional leaders and cultural experts to assist those personnel referenced in subsection (a)(2), as appropriate, with relevant Native language and cultural mentoring, guidance, and support.
(2) **Special rules**
(A) *Type of training* — For education personnel, the training received pursuant to a grant under this section may be inservice or preservice training.
(B) *Program* — For individuals who are being trained to enter any field other than teaching, the training received pursuant to a grant under this section shall be in a program that results in a graduate degree.
**(e) Application** Each eligible entity desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time and in such manner as the Secretary may reasonably require. At a minimum, an application under this section shall describe how the eligible entity will—
(1) recruit qualified Indian individuals, such as students who may not be of traditional college age, to become teachers, principals, or school leaders;
(2) use funds made available under the grant to support the recruitment, preparation, and professional development of Indian teachers or principals in local educational agencies that serve a high proportion of Indian students; and
(3) assist participants in meeting the requirements under subsection (h).
**(f) Special rule** In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary—
(1) may give priority to Tribal Colleges and Universities;
(2) shall consider the prior performance of the eligible entity; and
(3) may not limit eligibility to receive a grant under this section on the basis of the length of any period for which the eligible entity has received a grant.
**(g) Grant period** The Secretary shall award grants under this section for an initial period of not more than 3 years, and may renew such grants for an additional period of not more than 2 years if the Secretary finds that the grantee is achieving the objectives of the grant.
**(h) Service obligation**
(1) **In general** — The Secretary shall require, by regulation, that an individual who receives training pursuant to a grant made under this section—
(A) perform work—
(i) related to the training received under this section; and
(ii) that benefits Indian students in a local educational agency that serves a high proportion of Indian students; or
(B) repay all or a prorated part of the assistance received.
(2) **Reporting** — The Secretary shall establish, by regulation, a reporting procedure under which a grant recipient under this section shall, not later than 12 months after the date of completion of the training, and periodically thereafter, provide information concerning compliance with the work requirement under paragraph (1).
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**(a) Agreements** In any case in which a negotiated rulemaking process is established under [section 6571(b) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section6571/b&num=0&edition=prelim), all published proposed regulations shall conform to agreements that result from the rulemaking described in [section 6571 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section6571&num=0&edition=prelim) unless the Secretary reopens the negotiated rulemaking process.
**(b) Records** The Secretary shall ensure that an accurate and reliable record of agreements reached during the negotiations process is maintained.
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For the purposes of this chapter, unless otherwise specified:
(1) **Agency school board** — The term “agency school board” means a body—
(A) the members of which are appointed by all of the school boards of the schools located within an agency, including schools operated under contract or grant; and
(B) the number of such members is determined by the Secretary, in consultation with the affected tribes;
except that, in agencies serving a single school, the school board of such school shall fulfill these duties, and in agencies having schools or a school operated under contract or grant, one such member at least shall be from such a school.
(2) **Bureau** — The term “Bureau” means the Bureau of Indian Affairs of the Department of the Interior.
(3) **Bureau-funded school** — The term “Bureau-funded school” means—
(A) a Bureau school;
(B) a contract or grant school; or
(C) a school for which assistance is provided under the Tribally Controlled Schools Act of 1988 [[25 U.S.C. 2501](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title25-section2501&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.].
(4) **Bureau school** — The term “Bureau school” means a Bureau-operated elementary or secondary day or boarding school or a Bureau-operated dormitory for students attending a school other than a Bureau school.
(5) **Complementary educational facilities** — The term “complementary educational facilities” means educational program functional spaces such as libraries, gymnasiums, and cafeterias.
(6) **Contract or grant school** — The term “contract or grant school” means an elementary school, secondary school, or dormitory that receives financial assistance for its operation under a contract, grant, or agreement with the Bureau under section 5321, 5322(a), or 5352 o
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The purpose of this part is to allow States and local educational agencies the flexibility to target Federal funds to the programs and activities that most effectively address the unique needs of States and localities.
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### Statutory Notes
#### Codification
Section, Pub. L. 89–10, title VII, § 7135, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title VII, § 701, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1928, which related to grants to Indian tribes for education administrative planning and development, was renumbered title VI, § 6132, of Pub. L. 89–10 by Pub. L. 114–95, title VI, §§ 6001(a), (b)(1), 6002(n)(2), Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 2046, 2057, and transferred to [section 7452 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section7452&num=0&edition=prelim).
#### Prior Provisions
A prior section 7455, Pub. L. 89–10, title VII, § 7135, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3731, established National Clearinghouse for Bilingual Education, prior to the general amendment of former subchapter VII of this chapter by Pub. L. 107–110.
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**(a) In general** In awarding funds under [section 290bb–32 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section290bb-32&num=0&edition=prelim), the Secretary shall give priority to applications under such section from a State educational agency, local educational agency, or Tribal educational agency, submitted directly or through a State or Indian Tribe, for funding for activities in secondary schools, where such agency has implemented, or includes in such application a plan to implement, a student suicide awareness and prevention training policy, which may include applicable youth suicide early intervention and prevention strategies implemented through [section 290bb–36 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section290bb-36&num=0&edition=prelim)—
(1) establishing and implementing a school-based student suicide awareness and prevention training policy in accordance with subsection (c);
(2) consulting with stakeholders (including principals, teachers, parents, local Tribal officials, and other relevant experts) and, as appropriate, utilizing information, models, and other resources made available by the Suicide Prevention Technical Assistance Center authorized under [section 290bb–34 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section290bb-34&num=0&edition=prelim) in the development of the policy under paragraph (1); and
(3) collecting and reporting information in accordance with subsection (d).
**(b) Consideration** In giving priority to applicants as described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall, as appropriate, take into consideration the incidence and prevalence of suicide in the applicable jurisdiction and the costs of establishing and
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TITLE 20—EDUCATION
§ 7451
Subsec. (b)(4). Pub. L. 114–95, § 6002(l)(2)(B), inserted
before period at end ‘‘in a consortium with at least one
Tribal College or University, as defined in section
1059c(b) of this title, where feasible’’.
Subsec. (d)(1). Pub. L. 114–95, § 6002(l)(3), substituted
‘‘purpose of this section.’’ for ‘‘purposes of this sec-
tion.’’ and ‘‘Such activities may include—’’ and sub-
pars. (A) to (D) for ‘‘Such activities may include con-
tinuing programs, symposia, workshops, conferences,
and direct financial support, and may include programs
designed to train tribal elders and seniors.’’
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 114–95, § 6002(l)(4), added subsec.
(e) and struck out former subsec. (e). Prior to amend-
ment, text read as follows: ‘‘Each eligible entity desir-
ing a grant under this section shall submit an applica-
tion to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and
accompanied by such information, as the Secretary
may reasonably require.’’
Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 114–95, § 6002(l)(5), added par. (1),
redesignated former pars. (1) and (2) as (2) and (3), re-
spectively, and, in par. (3), substituted ‘‘basis of the
length of any period for which the eligible entity has
received a grant.’’ for ‘‘basis of—
‘‘(A) the number of previous grants the Secretary
has awarded such entity; or
‘‘(B) the length of any period during which such en-
tity received such grants.’’
Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 114–95, § 6002(l)(6), added subsec.
(g) and struck out former subsec. (g). Prior to amend-
ment, text read as follows: ‘‘Each grant under this sec-
tion shall be awarded for a period of not more than 5
years.’’
Subsec. (h)(1)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 114–95, § 6002(l)(7), sub-
stituted ‘‘students in a local educational agency that
serves a high proportion of In
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