Title 20 — Education
Part B · Chapter 70 — Strengthening and Improvement of Elementary and Secondary Schools
§ 7517. Definitions
Statutory text
In this part:
Community consultation
The term “community consultation” means a public gathering—
to discuss Native Hawaiian education concerns; and
about which the public has been given not less than 30 days notice.
Native Hawaiian
The term “Native Hawaiian” means any individual who is—
a citizen of the United States; and
a descendant of the aboriginal people who, prior to 1778, occupied and exercised sovereignty in the area that now comprises the State of Hawaii, as evidenced by—
genealogical records;
Kupuna (elders) or Kamaaina (long-term community residents) verification; or
certified birth records.
Native Hawaiian community-based organization
The term “Native Hawaiian community-based organization” means any organization that is composed primarily of Native Hawaiians from a specific community and that assists in the social, cultural, and educational development of Native Hawaiians in that community.
Native Hawaiian educational organization
The term “Native Hawaiian educational organization” means a private nonprofit organization that—
serves the interests of Native Hawaiians;
has Native Hawaiians in substantive and policymaking positions within the organization;
incorporates Native Hawaiian perspective, values, language, culture, and traditions into the core function of the organization;
has demonstrated expertise in the education of Native Hawaiian youth; and
has demonstrated expertise in research and program development.
Native Hawaiian language
The term “Native Hawaiian language” means the single Native American language indigenous to the original inhabitants of the State of Hawaii.
Native Hawaiian organization
The term “Native Hawaiian organization” means a private nonprofit organization that—
serves the interests of Native Hawaiians;
has Native Hawaiians in substantive and policymaking positions within the organization; and
is recognized by the Governor of Hawaii for the purpose of planning, conducting, or administering programs (or portions of programs) for the benefit of Native Hawaiians.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs
The term “Office of Hawaiian Affairs” means the Office of Hawaiian Affairs established by the Constitution of the State of Hawaii.
Legislative history
Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.
Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965
Pub. L. 89–10 title VI § 6207 · 79 Stat. 27
Enacted · 20 U.S.C. § 7517
Pub. L. 89–10, title VI, § 6207, formerly title VII, § 7207, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title VII, § 701, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1941
Source evidence
Code source credit
Pub. L. 89–10, title VI, § 6207, formerly title VII, § 7207, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title VII, § 701, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1941Every Student Succeeds Act
Pub. L. 114–95 § 6003(d) · 129 Stat. 1802
Added · 20 U.S.C. § 7517
Pub. L. 114–95, § 6003(d), added par. (1)
Redesignated · 20 U.S.C. § 7517
Pub. L. 114–95, § 6003(d), redesignated former pars. (1) to (6) as (2) to (7), respectively
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Pub. L. 114–95, § 6003(d), added par. (1) and redesignated former pars. (1) to (6) as (2) to (7), respectively.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(d) Definitions.— Section 6207 (20 U.S.C. 7517) (as redesignated by section 6001) is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (6) as paragraphs (2) through (7), respectively; and (2) by inserting before paragraph (2), as redesignated by paragraph (1), the following: “(1) Community consultation.— The term ‘community consultation’ means a public gathering— “(A) to discuss Native Hawaiian education concerns; and “(B) about which the public has been given not less than 30 days notice.” .Effective date note
Amendment by Pub. L. 114–95 effective Dec. 10, 2015, except with respect to certain noncompetitive programs and competitive programs, see section 5 of Pub. L. 114–95, set out as a note under section 6301 of this title.
2 of 3 references resolved to an enrolled provision · 1 partial
Editorial Notes
Amendments
2015—Pub. L. 114–95, § 6003(d), added par. (1) and redesignated former pars. (1) to (6) as (2) to (7), respectively.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2015 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 114–95 effective , except with respect to certain noncompetitive programs and competitive programs, see section 5 of Pub. L. 114–95, set out as a note under section 6301 of this title.
Credits
2002–2015 · 2 acts
- 2002Pub. L. 89–10, title VI, § 6207, formerly title VII, § 7207, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title VII, § 701, , 115 Stat. 1941
- 2015renumbered title VI, § 6207, and amended Pub. L. 114–95, title VI, §§ 6001(a), (b)(1), 6003(d), , 129 Stat. 2046, 2067.
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(Pub. L. 89–10, title VI, § 6207, formerly title VII, § 7207, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title VII, § 701, , 115 Stat. 1941; renumbered title VI, § 6207, and amended Pub. L. 114–95, title VI, §§ 6001(a), (b)(1), 6003(d), , 129 Stat. 2046, 2067.)