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25 U.S.C. § 2015 (INDIANS)
§ 2015. Annual report; audits
(a) Annual reports
The Secretary shall submit to each appropriate committee of Congress, all Bureau-funded schools, and the tribal governing bodies of such schools, a detailed annual report on the state of education within the Bureau, and any problems encountered in Indian education during the period covered by the report, that includes—
(1) suggestions for the improvement of the Bureau educational system and for increasing tribal or local Indian control of such system; and
(2) information on the status of tribally controlled community colleges.
(b) Budget request
The annual budget request for the education programs of the Bureau, as submitted as part of the President’s next annual budget request under section 1105 of title 31 shall include the plans required by sections 2001(c), 2002(c), and 2004(c) 1 of this title.
(c) Financial and compliance audits
The Inspector General of the Department of the Interior shall establish a system to ensure that financial and compliance audits, based upon the extent to which a school described in subsection (a) has complied with the local financial plan under section 2010 of this title, are conducted of each Bureau-operated school at least once every 3 years.
(d) Administrative evaluation of schools
The Director shall, at least once every 3 to 5 years, conduct a comprehensive evaluation of Bureau-operated schools. Such evaluation shall be in addition to any other program review or evaluation that may be required under Federal law.
(Pub. L. 95–561, title XI, § 1135, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title X, § 1042, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 2056.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 2015, Pub. L. 95–561, title XI, § 1135, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title III, § 381, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 4010, related to uniform education procedures and practices, prior to the general amendment of this chapter by Pub. L. 107–110.
Another prior section 2015, Pub. L. 95–561, title XI, § 1135, Nov. 1, 1978, 92 Stat. 2327, related to recruitment policy for Indian educators and promotion plan for Bureau employees, prior to the general amendment of this chapter by Pub. L. 103–382.
25 U.S.C. § 2215 (INDIANS)
§ 2215. Acquisition Fund
(a) In general
The Secretary shall establish an Acquisition Fund to—
(1) disburse appropriations authorized to accomplish the purposes of section 2212 of this title; and
(2) collect all revenues received from the lease, permit, or sale of resources from interests acquired under section 2212 of this title or paid by Indian landowners under section 2212 of this title.
(b) Deposits; use
(1) In general
All proceeds from leases, permits, or resource sales derived from an interest in trust or restricted lands described in subsection (a)(2) shall—
(A) be deposited in the Acquisition Fund;
(B) as specified in advance in appropriations Acts, be available for the purpose of acquiring additional fractional interests in trust or restricted lands; and
(C) be used to acquire undivided interests on the reservation from which the income was derived.
(2) Use of funds
The Secretary may use the revenue deposited in the Acquisition Fund under paragraph (1) to acquire some or all of the undivided interests in any parcels of land in accordance with section 2204 of this title.
(Pub. L. 97–459, title II, § 216, as added Pub. L. 106–462, title I, § 103(6), Nov. 7, 2000, 114 Stat. 2002; amended Pub. L. 108–374, § 6(a)(8), Oct. 27, 2004, 118 Stat. 1802.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2004—Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 108–374, § 6(a)(8)(A), added par. (2) and struck out former par. (2) which read as follows: “collect all revenues received from the lease, permit, or sale of resources from interests in trust or restricted lands transferred to Indian tribes by the Secretary under section 2212 of this title or paid by Indian landowners under section 2212(c) of this title.”
Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 108–374, § 6(a)(8)(B)(i), substituted “All” for “Subject to paragraph (2), all” in introductory provisions and added subpar. (C).
Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 108–374, § 6(a)(8)(B)(ii), added par. (2) and struck out heading and text of former par. (2). Text read as follows: “With respect to the deposit of proceeds derived from an interest under paragraph (1), the aggregate amount deposited under that paragraph shall not exceed the purchase price of that interest under section 2212 of this title.”
25 U.S.C. § 2217 (INDIANS)
§ 2217. Reports to Congress
(a) In general
Prior to expiration of the authority provided for in section 2212(a)(2)(A) of this title, the Secretary, after consultation with Indian tribes and other interested parties, shall submit to the Committee on Indian Affairs and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives a report that indicates, for the period covered by the report—
(1) the number of fractional interests in trust or restricted lands acquired; and
(2) the impact of the resulting reduction in the number of such fractional interests on the financial and realty recordkeeping systems of the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
(b) Report
The reports described in subsection (a) and section 2212(a) of this title shall contain findings as to whether the program under this chapter to acquire fractional interests in trust or restricted lands should be extended and whether such program should be altered to make resources available to Indian tribes and individual Indian landowners.
(Pub. L. 97–459, title II, § 218, as added Pub. L. 106–462, title I, § 103(6), Nov. 7, 2000, 114 Stat. 2004.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in subsec. (b), was in the original “this Act”, which was translated as reading “this title”, meaning title II of Pub. L. 97–459, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
heading: Change of Name
text: Committee on Resources of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Natural Resources of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 6, One Hundred Tenth Congress, Jan. 5, 2007.
25 U.S.C. § 2302 (INDIANS)
§ 2302. Payment of claims
(a) Authority of Secretary
The Secretary is authorized and directed to determine the portion of any unauthorized disbursement to which any individual under this chapter is entitled, and to pay to such individual the amount which the Secretary determines such individual to be entitled. Any payment under this provision shall include interest at a rate of 5 per centum per annum, simple interest, from the date on which such disbursement was made from the trust estate of the deceased Indian.
(b) Minimum amount for payment
No payment shall be made to a person under subsection (a) with respect to any unauthorized disbursement from the trust estate of a deceased Indian if—
(1) the total amount of unauthorized disbursements from such trust estate was less than $50; or
(2) the payment (not including interest) would be less than $10.
(Pub. L. 98–500, § 3, Oct. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 2317; Pub. L. 100–581, title II, § 201, Nov. 1, 1988, 102 Stat. 2939.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1988—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 100–581 amended subsec. (b) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (b) read as follows: “No payment shall be made under subsection (a) with respect to any unauthorized disbursement from the trust estate of a deceased Indian if the total amount of unauthorized disbursement from such trust estate was less than $50.”
25 U.S.C. § 2304 (INDIANS)
§ 2304. Identification of right to payment and expedited claim payment
(a) Search of records
The Secretary shall conduct a search of the records of the Department of the Interior to identify individuals who are entitled to any portion of the unauthorized disbursements which were made and to ascertain the amount of such unauthorized disbursements to which each of such individuals is entitled.
(b) Payment without filing of claim
In any case in which the Secretary ascertains the name and location of any individual who is entitled to any portion of an unauthorized disbursement and determines the amount of such unauthorized disbursement to which such individual is entitled, the Secretary shall pay such amount, including interest thereon as provided in section 2302 of this title, to such individual immediately without requiring such individual to file a formal claim for payment.
(c) Notification
The Secretary shall use the best available means of notifying each individual who is identified in the search conducted under subsection (a) of the right of such individual to receive payment under this chapter. The means of notification available to the Secretary shall include—
(1) notice provided directly to such individual;
(2) notification of the next of kin of such individual;
(3) notification of the chairman or chief executive officer of the tribe of which such individual is a member or of which the deceased Indian was a member; and
(4) publication of notice in newspapers of general circulation in the appropriate area.
(Pub. L. 98–500, § 5, Oct. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 2318.)
25 U.S.C. § 2414a (INDIANS)
§ 2414a. Review of programs
(a) In general
In the development of the Memorandum of Agreement required by section 2411 of this title, the Secretary of the Interior, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall review and consider—
(1) the various programs established by Federal law providing health services and benefits to Indian tribes, including those relating to mental health and alcohol and substance abuse prevention and treatment,
(2) tribal, State and local, and private health resources and programs,
(3) where facilities to provide such treatment are or should be located, and
(4) the effectiveness of public and private alcohol and substance abuse treatment programs in operation on October 27, 1986,
to determine their applicability and relevance in carrying out the purposes of this chapter.
(b) Dissemination
The results of the review conducted under subsection (a) shall be provided to every Indian tribe as soon as possible for their consideration and use in the development or modification of a Tribal Action Plan.
(Pub. L. 99–570, title IV, § 4208A, formerly § 4224, Oct. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 3207–148; renumbered § 4208A, Pub. L. 102–573, title VII, § 702(b)(1), Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4582; amended Pub. L. 111–211, title II, § 241(a)(4), July 29, 2010, 124 Stat. 2289.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 2471 of this title prior to renumbering by Pub. L. 102–573.
Pub. L. 111–211, § 241(a)(4), which directed amendment of section 4208a of the Indian Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act of 1986, was executed to this section, which is section 4208A of the Act, to reflect the probable intent of Congress. See 2010 Amendment note below.
heading: Amendments
text: 2010—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 111–211 inserted “, the Attorney General,” after “the Secretary of the Interior” in introductory provisions. See Codification note above.
25 U.S.C. § 2431 (INDIANS)
§ 2431. Review of programs
(a) Review
In the development of the Memorandum of Agreement required by section 2411 of this title, the Secretary of the Interior, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in cooperation with the Secretary of Education shall review and consider—
(1) Federal programs providing education services or benefits to Indian children,
(2) tribal, State, local, and private educational resources and programs,
(3) Federal programs providing family and social services and benefits for Indian families and children,
(4) Federal programs relating to youth employment, recreation, cultural, and community activities, and
(5) tribal, State, local, and private resources for programs similar to those cited in paragraphs (3) and (4),
to determine their applicability and relevance in carrying out the purposes of this chapter.
(b) Publication
The results of the review conducted under subsection (a) shall be provided to each Indian tribe as soon as possible for their consideration and use in the development or modification of a Tribal Action Plan under section 2412 of this title.
(Pub. L. 99–570, title IV, § 4211, Oct. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 3207–143; Pub. L. 111–211, title II, § 241(a)(6), July 29, 2010, 124 Stat. 2289.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2010—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 111–211 inserted “, the Attorney General,” after “the Secretary of the Interior” in introductory provisions.
25 U.S.C. § 2434 (INDIANS)
§ 2434. Social services reports
(a) Data
The Secretary of the Interior, with respect to the administration of any family or social services program by the Bureau of Indian Affairs directly or through contracts under the Indian Self-Determination Act [25 U.S.C. 450f et seq.], shall require the compilation of data relating to the number and types of child abuse and neglect cases seen and the type of assistance provided. Additionally, such data should also be categorized to reflect those cases that involve, or appear to involve, alcohol and substance abuse, those cases which are recurring, and those cases which involve other minor siblings.
(b) Referral of data
The data compiled pursuant to subsection (a) shall be provided annually to the affected Indian tribe and Tribal Coordinating Committee to assist them in developing or modifying a Tribal Action Plan and shall also be submitted to the Indian Health Service service unit director who will have responsibility for compiling a tribal comprehensive report as provided in section 2477 1 of this title.
(c) Confidentiality
In carrying out the requirements of subsections (a) and (b), the Secretary shall insure that the data is compiled and reported in a manner which will preserve the confidentiality of the families and individuals.
(Pub. L. 99–570, title IV, § 4214, Oct. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 3207–145.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Indian Self-Determination Act, referred to in subsec. (a), is title I of Pub. L. 93–638, Jan. 4, 1975, 88 Stat. 2206, as amended, which is classified principally to part A (§ 450f et seq.) of subchapter II of chapter 14 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 450 of this title and Tables.
Section 2477 of this title, referred to in subsec. (b), was repealed by Pub. L. 102–573, title VII, § 702(b)(2), Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4582.
25 U.S.C. § 2441 (INDIANS)
§ 2441. Review of programs
(a) Law enforcement and judicial services
In the development of the Memorandum of Agreement required by section 2411 of this title, the Secretary of the Interior, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in cooperation with the Attorney General of the United States, shall review and consider—
(1) the various programs established by Federal law providing law enforcement or judicial services for Indian tribes, and
(2) tribal and State and local law enforcement and judicial programs and systems
to determine their applicability and relevance in carrying out the purposes of this chapter.
(b) Dissemination of review
The results of the review conducted pursuant to subsection (a) shall be made available to every Indian tribe as soon as possible for their consideration and use in the development and modification of a Tribal Action Plan.
(Pub. L. 99–570, title IV, § 4215, Oct. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 3207–145; Pub. L. 111–211, title II, § 241(d), July 29, 2010, 124 Stat. 2290.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2010—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 111–211 inserted “, the Attorney General,” after “the Secretary of the Interior” in introductory provisions.
25 U.S.C. § 2451 (INDIANS)
§ 2451. Bureau of Indian Affairs law enforcement and judicial training
(a) Training programs
(1) In general
The Secretary of the Interior, in coordination with the Attorney General, the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, shall ensure, through the establishment of a new training program or by supplementing existing training programs, that all Bureau of Indian Affairs and tribal law enforcement and judicial personnel have access to training regarding—
(A) the investigation and prosecution of offenses relating to illegal narcotics; and
(B) alcohol and substance abuse prevention and treatment.
(2) Youth-related training
Any training provided to Bureau of Indian Affairs or tribal law enforcement or judicial personnel under paragraph (1) shall include training in issues relating to youth alcohol and substance abuse prevention and treatment.
(b) Authorization
For the purposes of providing the training required by subsection (a), there are authorized to be appropriated $2,000,000 for fiscal year 1993 and such sums as are necessary for each of fiscal years 2011 through 2015.
(Pub. L. 99–570, title IV, § 4218, Oct. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 3207–146; Pub. L. 100–690, title II, § 2209, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4219; Pub. L. 102–573, title VII, § 703(9), Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4584; Pub. L. 111–211, title II, § 241(f), July 29, 2010, 124 Stat. 2291.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2010—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 111–211, § 241(f)(1), added subsec. (a) and struck out former subsec. (a). Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The Secretary of the Interior shall ensure, through the establishment of a new training program or through the supplement of existing training programs, that all Bureau of Indian Affairs and tribal law enforcement and judicial personnel shall have available training in the investigation and prosecution of offenses relating to illegal narcotics and in alcohol and substance abuse prevention and treatment. Any training provided to Bureau of Indian Affairs and tribal law enforcement and judicial personnel as provided in this subsection shall specifically include training in the problems of youth alcohol and substance abuse prevention and treatment. Such training shall be coordinated with the Indian Health Service in the carrying out of its responsibilities under section 2475 of this title.”
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 111–211, § 241(f)(2), substituted “as are necessary for each of fiscal years 2011 through 2015.” for “as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 and 2000.”
1992—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 102–573 amended subsec. (b) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (b) read as follows: “For the purpose of providing the training required by subsection (a) of this section, there are authorized to be appropriated $1,500,000 for each of the fiscal years 1989, 1990, 1991, and 1992.”
1988—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 100–690 amended subsec. (b) generally, substituting “1989, 1990, 1991, and 1992” for “1987, 1988, and 1989”.
25 U.S.C. § 2452 (INDIANS)
§ 2452. Medical assessment and treatment of juvenile offenders
(a) Development and implementation of procedures
The Memorandum of Agreement entered into pursuant to section 2411 of this title shall include a specific provision for the development and implementation at each Bureau of Indian Affair 1 agency and Indian Health Service unit of a procedure for the emergency medical assessment and treatment of every Indian youth arrested or detained by Bureau of Indian Affairs or tribal law enforcement personnel for an offense relating to or involving alcohol or substance abuse. The medical assessment required by this subsection—
(1) shall be conducted to determine the mental or physical state of the individual assessed so that appropriate steps can be taken to protect the individual’s health and well-being,
(2) shall occur as soon as possible after the arrest or detention of an Indian youth, and
(3) shall be provided by the Indian Health Service, either through its direct or contract health service.
(b) Treatment of certain committed youth
The Indian Health Service shall not refuse to provide necessary interim treatment for any Indian youth referred pursuant to subsection (a) who has been charged or is being prosecuted for any crime unless such referral is prohibited by a court of competent jurisdiction or the youth is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be a danger to others.
(Pub. L. 99–570, title IV, § 4219, Oct. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 3207–147; Pub. L. 100–690, title II, § 2210, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4219.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1988—Pub. L. 100–690 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a) and added subsec. (b).
25 U.S.C. § 2455 (INDIANS)
§ 2455. Law enforcement and judicial report
(a) Compilation of law enforcement data
The Secretary of the Interior, with respect to the administration of any law enforcement or judicial services program by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, either directly or through contracts under the Indian Self-Determination Act [25 U.S.C. 450f et seq.], shall require the compilation of data relating to calls and encounters, arrests and detentions, and disposition of cases by Bureau of Indian Affairs or tribal law enforcement or judicial personnel involving Indians where it is determined that alcohol or substance abuse is a contributing factor.
(b) Referral of data
The data compiled pursuant to subsection (a) shall be provided annually to the affected Indian tribe and Tribal Coordinating Committee to assist them in developing or modifying a Tribal Action Plan and shall also be submitted to the Indian Health Service 1 unit director who will have the responsibility for compiling a tribal comprehensive report as provided in section 2477 2 of this title.
(c) Confidentiality
In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall insure that the data is compiled and reported in a manner which will preserve the confidentiality of the families and individuals involved.
(Pub. L. 99–570, title IV, § 4222, Oct. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 3207–148.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Indian Self-Determination Act, referred to in subsec. (a), is title I of Pub. L. 93–638, Jan. 4, 1975, 88 Stat. 2206, as amended, which is classified principally to part A (§ 450f et seq.) of subchapter II of chapter 14 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 450 of this title and Tables.
Section 2477 of this title, referred to in subsec. (b), was repealed by Pub. L. 102–573, title VII, § 702(b)(2), Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4582.
25 U.S.C. § 2510 (INDIANS)
§ 2510. The tribally controlled grant school endowment program
(a) In general
(1) Establishment
Each school receiving a grant under this chapter may establish, at a federally insured financial institution, a trust fund for the purposes of this section.
(2) Deposits and use
The school may provide—
(A) for deposit into the trust fund, only funds from non-Federal sources, except that the interest on funds received from grants provided under this chapter may be used for that purpose;
(B) for deposit into the trust fund, any earnings on funds deposited in the fund; and
(C) for the sole use of the school any noncash, in-kind contributions of real or personal property, which may at any time be used, sold, or otherwise disposed of.
(b) Interest
Interest from the fund established under subsection (a) may periodically be withdrawn and used, at the discretion of the school, to defray any expenses associated with the operation of the school consistent with the purposes of this Act.1
(Pub. L. 100–297, title V, § 5211, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title X, § 1043, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 2078.)
heading: References in Text
text: This Act, referred to in subsec. (b), is Pub. L. 100–297 and probably should be “this part”, meaning part B of title V of Pub. L. 100–297, known as the Tribally Controlled Schools Act of 1988, which is classified generally to this chapter. For complete classification of part B to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2501 of this title and Tables.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 2510, Pub. L. 100–297, title V, § 5211, Apr. 28, 1988, 102 Stat. 394, related to regulations, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 107–110, title X, § 1043, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 2063. See section 2509 of this title.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Jan. 8, 2002, except with respect to certain noncompetitive programs and competitive programs, see section 5 of Pub. L. 107–110, set out as a note under section 6301 of Title 20, Education.