Title 25 — Indians
Chapter 31 — Native American Languages
§ 2902. Definitions
Statutory text
For purposes of this chapter—
The term “Native American” means an Indian, Native Hawaiian, or Native American Pacific Islander.
The term “Indian” has the meaning given to such term under section 7491(3) of title 20.
The term “Native Hawaiian” has the meaning given to such term by section 7517 of title 20.
The term “Native American Pacific Islander” means any descendent of the aboriginal people of any island in the Pacific Ocean that is a territory or possession of the United States.
The terms “Indian tribe” and “tribal organization” have the respective meaning given to each of such terms under section 5304 of this title.
The term “Native American language” means the historical, traditional languages spoken by Native Americans.
The term “traditional leaders” includes Native Americans who have special expertise in Native American culture and Native American languages.
The term “Indian reservation” has the same meaning given to the term “reservation” under section 1452 of this title.
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.
Pub. L. 101–477 title I § 103 · 104 Stat. 1152
Enacted · 25 U.S.C. § 2902
Pub. L. 101–477, title I, § 103, Oct. 30, 1990, 104 Stat. 1154
Source evidence
Code source credit
Pub. L. 101–477, title I, § 103, Oct. 30, 1990, 104 Stat. 1154Enacted provision · exact public law section
Sec. 103. definitions For purposes of this title— (1) The term “Native American” means an Indian, Native Hawaiian, or Native American Pacific Islander. (2) The term “Indian” has the meaning given to such term under section 5351(4) of the Indian Education Act of 1988 (25 U.S.C. 2651(4)). (3) The term “Native Hawaiian” has the meaning given to such term by section 4009 of Public Law 100–297 (20 U.S.C. 4909). (4) The term “Native American Pacific Islander” means any descendent of the aboriginal people of any island in the Pacific Ocean that is a territory or possession of the United States. (5) The terms “Indian tribe” and “tribal organization” have the respective meaning given to each of such terms under section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b). (6) The term “Native American language” means the historical, traditional languages spoken by Native Americans. (7) The term “traditional leaders” includes Native Americans who have special expertise in Native American culture and Native American languages. (8) The term “Indian reservation” has the same meaning given to the term “reservation” under section 3 of the Indian Financing Act of 1974 (25 U.S.C. 1452).An Act to restore Federal services to the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians
Pub. L. 104–109 § 11(1) · 110 Stat. 763
Substituted · 25 U.S.C. § 2902(2)
Pub. L. 104–109, § 11(1), substituted “section 7881(4) of title 20” for “section 2651(4) of this title”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Par. (2). Pub. L. 104–109, § 11(1), substituted “section 7881(4) of title 20” for “section 2651(4) of this title”.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(1) in paragraph (2), by striking “under section 5351(4) of the Indian Education Act of 1988 (25 U.S.C. 2651(4))” and inserting “under section 9161(4) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7881(4))”; andAn Act to restore Federal services to the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians
Pub. L. 104–109 § 11(2) · 110 Stat. 763
Substituted · 25 U.S.C. § 2902(3)
Pub. L. 104–109, § 11(2), substituted “section 7912(1) of title 20” for “section 4909 of title 20”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Par. (3). Pub. L. 104–109, § 11(2), substituted “section 7912(1) of title 20” for “section 4909 of title 20”.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(2) in paragraph (3), by striking “section 4009 of Public Law 100–297 (20 U.S.C. 4909)” and inserting “section 9212(1) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7912(D)”.Pub. L. 107–110 § 702(f)(1) · 115 Stat. 1425
Substituted · 25 U.S.C. § 2902(2)
Pub. L. 107–110, § 702(f)(1), substituted “section 7491(3) of title 20” for “section 7881(4) of title 20”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Par. (2). Pub. L. 107–110, § 702(f)(1), substituted “section 7491(3) of title 20” for “section 7881(4) of title 20”.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(1) in paragraph (2), by striking “section 9161(4) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7881(4))” and inserting “section 7151(3) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965”; andPub. L. 107–110 § 702(f)(2) · 115 Stat. 1425
Substituted · 25 U.S.C. § 2902(3)
Pub. L. 107–110, § 702(f)(2), substituted “section 7517 of title 20” for “section 7912(1) of title 20”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Par. (3). Pub. L. 107–110, § 702(f)(2), substituted “section 7517 of title 20” for “section 7912(1) of title 20”.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(2) in paragraph (3), by striking “section 9212(1) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7912(1))” and inserting “section 7207 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965”.Every Student Succeeds Act
Pub. L. 114–95 § 9215(iii)(1) · 129 Stat. 1802
Changed · 25 U.S.C. § 2902(2)
Pub. L. 114–95, § 9215(iii)(1), made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to section 7491(3) of title 20
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Par. (2). Pub. L. 114–95, § 9215(iii)(1), made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to section 7491(3) of title 20.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(1) in paragraph (2), by striking “section 7151(3) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965” and inserting “section 6151(3) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965”; andEffective 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 Title 20, Education.Every Student Succeeds Act
Pub. L. 114–95 § 9215(iii)(2) · 129 Stat. 1802
Changed · 25 U.S.C. § 2902(3)
Pub. L. 114–95, § 9215(iii)(2), made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to section 7517 of title 20
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Par. (3). Pub. L. 114–95, § 9215(iii)(2), made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to section 7517 of title 20.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(2) in paragraph (3), by striking “section 7207 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965” and inserting “section 6207 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965”.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 Title 20, Education.
7 of 7 references resolved to an enrolled provision
Editorial Notes
Amendments1996–2015 · 3 rounds
2015
Par. (2). Pub. L. 114–95, § 9215(iii)(1), made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to section 7491(3) of title 20.
Par. (3). Pub. L. 114–95, § 9215(iii)(2), made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to section 7517 of title 20.
2002
Par. (2). Pub. L. 107–110, § 702(f)(1), substituted “section 7491(3) of title 20” for “section 7881(4) of title 20”.
Par. (3). Pub. L. 107–110, § 702(f)(2), substituted “section 7517 of title 20” for “section 7912(1) of title 20”.
1996
Par. (2). Pub. L. 104–109, § 11(1), substituted “section 7881(4) of title 20” for “section 2651(4) of this title”.
Par. (3). Pub. L. 104–109, § 11(2), substituted “section 7912(1) of title 20” for “section 4909 of title 20”.
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 Title 20, Education.
Effective Date of 2002 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 107–110 effective , except with respect to certain noncompetitive programs and competitive programs, see section 5 of Pub. L. 107–110, set out as an Effective Date note under section 6301 of Title 20, Education.