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the Indian tribe involved that states, with particularity, the reason or reasons why the investigation was declined or terminated.

(b) Reports by United States attorney

In any case in which a United States attorney

declines to prosecute an alleged violation of

Federal criminal law in Indian country referred

for prosecution by the Federal Bureau of Investigation or the Bureau, or moves to terminate a

prosecution of such an alleged violation, the

United States attorney is authorized to submit

a report to the appropriate governmental and

law enforcement officials of the Indian tribe involved that states, with particularity, the reason or reasons why the prosecution was declined

or terminated.

(c) Case file included within reports

In any case—

(1) in which the alleged offender is an Indian,

and

(2) for which a report is submitted under

subsection (a) or (b) of this section,

the report made to the Indian tribe may include

the case file, including evidence collected and

statements taken, which might support an investigation or prosecution of a violation of tribal law.

(d) Transfer or disclosure of confidential or privileged communication, information or

sources to tribal officials

Nothing in this section shall require any Federal agency or official to transfer or disclose any

confidential or privileged communication, information, or sources to the officials of any Indian

tribe. Federal agencies authorized to make reports pursuant to this section shall, by regulations, adopt standards for the protection of such

communications, information, or sources.

(Pub. L. 101–379, §10, Aug. 18, 1990, 104 Stat. 477.)

CHAPTER 31—NATIVE AMERICAN

LANGUAGES

Sec.

2901. Findings.

2902. Definitions.

2903. Declaration of policy.

2904. No restrictions.

2905. Evaluations.

2906. Use of English.

CHAPTER REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS

This chapter is referred to in title 20 section 7902.

§ 2901. Findings

The Congress finds that—

(1) the status of the cultures and languages

of Native Americans is unique and the United

States has the responsibility to act together

with Native Americans to ensure the survival

of these unique cultures and languages;

(2) special status is accorded Native Americans in the United States, a status that recognizes distinct cultural and political rights, including the right to continue separate identities;

(3) the traditional languages of Native

Americans are an integral part of their cultures and identities and form the basic medium for the transmission, and thus survival,

of Native American cultures, literatures, histories, religions, political institutions, and

values;

(4) there is a widespread practice of treating

Native Americans 1 languages as if they were

anachronisms;

(5) there is a lack of clear, comprehensive,

and consistent Federal policy on treatment of

Native American languages which has often

resulted in acts of suppression and extermination of Native American languages and cultures;

(6) there is convincing evidence that student

achievement and performance, community and

school pride, and educational opportunity is

clearly and directly tied to respect for, and

support of, the first language of the child or

student;

(7) it is clearly in the interests of the United

States, individual States, and territories to

encourage the full academic and human potential achievements of all students and citizens

and to take steps to realize these ends;

(8) acts of suppression and extermination directed against Native American languages and

cultures are in conflict with the United States

policy of self-determination for Native Americans;

(9) languages are the means of communication for the full range of human experiences

and are critical to the survival of cultural and

political integrity of any people; and

(10) language provides a direct and powerful

means of promoting international communication by people who share languages.

(Pub. L. 101–477, title I, §102, Oct. 30, 1990, 104

Stat. 1153.)

SHORT TITLE

Section 101 of title I of Pub. L. 101–477 provided that:

‘‘This title [enacting this chapter] may be cited as the

‘Native American Languages Act’.’’

§ 2902. Definitions

For purposes of this chapter—

(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 7881(4) of title 20.

(3) The term ‘‘Native Hawaiian’’ has the

meaning given to such term by section 7912(1)

of title 20.

(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 450b of

this title.

(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