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Authority: Pub. L. 107–279, title III,
section 301—National Assessment of
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Educational Progress Authorization Act
(20 U.S.C. 9621).
Lesley Muldoon,
Executive Director, National Assessment
Governing Board (NAGB), U. S. Department
of Education.
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
National Advisory Council on Indian
Education (NACIE); Meeting
National Advisory Council on
Indian Education (NACIE), U.S.
Department of Education.
ACTION: Notice of an open meeting.
AGENCY:
This notice sets forth the
agenda, time, and instructions to access
or participate in the January 24–25,
2024, virtual meeting of NACIE. This
notice provides information about the
meeting to members of the public who
may be interested in attending and how
to provide written and/or oral comment
for the meeting.
DATES: The NACIE open virtual meeting
will be held on January 24–25, 2024,
from 1–4:30 p.m. (EST).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Crystal C. Moore, Designated Federal
Official, Office of Elementary and
Secondary Education (OESE)/Office of
Indian Education (OIE), U.S.
Department of Education, 400 Maryland
Avenue SW, Office 3W243, Washington,
DC 20202. Telephone: 202–453–5593,
Email: Crystal.Moore@ed.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Statutory Authority and Function:
NACIE is authorized by section 6141 of
the Elementary and Secondary
Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), as
amended (20 U.S.C. 7471). The work of
NACIE was expanded by Executive
Order 14049. In accordance with
Section 6141 of the ESEA, NACIE shall
advise the Secretary of Education and
the Secretary of Interior on the funding
and administration (including the
development of regulations and
administrative policies and practices) of
any program, including any program
established under title VI, part A of the
ESEA, with respect to which the
Secretary of Education has jurisdiction
and (1) that includes Indian children or
adults as participants or (2) that may
benefit Indian children or adults. Also
in accordance with section 6141 of the
ESEA, NACIE shall make
recommendations to the Secretary of
Education for filling the position of
Director of Indian Education whenever
a vacancy occurs and shall submit to the
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Congress, no later than June 30 of each
year, a report on its activities that
includes recommendations that are
considered appropriate for the
improvement of Federal education
programs that include Indian children
or adults as participants or that may
benefit Indian children or adults, and
recommendations concerning the
funding of any such program. In
accordance with section 3 of Executive
Order 14049, NACIE shall advise the
Co-Chairs of the White House Initiative
on Advancing Educational Equity,
Excellence, and Economic Opportunity
for Native Americans and Strengthening
Tribal Colleges and Universities (WHI–
NATCU), in consultation with the WHI–
NATCU, on (1) what is needed for the
development, implementation, and
coordination of educational programs
and initiatives to improve educational
opportunities and outcomes for Native
Americans; (2) how to promote career
pathways for in-demand jobs for Native
American students, including registered
apprenticeships as well as internships,
fellowships, mentorships, and workbased learning initiatives; (3) ways to
strengthen Tribal Colleges and
Universities and increase their
participation in agency programs; (4)
how to increase public awareness of,
and generate solutions for, the
educational and training challenges and
equity disparities that Native American
students face and the causes of these
challenges and disparities; (5)
approaches to establish local and
national partnerships with public,
private, philanthropic, and nonprofit
stakeholders to advance the policy set
forth in Section 1 of Executive Order
14049, consistent with applicable law;
and (6) actions for promoting,
improving, and expanding educational
opportunities for Native languages,
traditions, and practices to be sustained
through culturally responsive
education. Also, in accordance with
section 3 of Executive Order 14049,
NACIE and the Executive Director of the
WHI–NATCU (Executive Director) shall,
as appropriate and consistent with
applicable law, facilitate frequent
collaborations between the WHI–
NATCU and Tribal Nations, Alaska
Native Entities, and other Tribal
organizations. Finally, in accordance
with Section 3 of Executive Order
14049, NACIE shall consult with the
Executive Director so that the Executive
Director can address NACIE’s efforts
pursuant to section 3(a) of Executive
Order 14019 in the annual report of the
WHI–NATCU submitted to the
President.
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Notice of this meeting is required by
section 1009(a)(2) of 5 U.S.C. chapter 10
(Federal Advisory Committees).
Meeting Agenda: The purpose of this
meeting is to convene NACIE and
conduct the following business: discuss
fiscal year (FY) 2024 meeting calendar
and agendas, Annual Report to
Congress, and activity planning; hold an
open public comment session; and
engage in discussions with federal
stakeholders (e.g., U.S. Department of
the Interior, Bureau of Indian Education
(BIE), WHI–NATCU, U.S. Department of
Labor, and U.S. Department of
Education, Office of Indian Education).
Instructions for Accessing the
Meeting:
Members of the public may access the
NACIE meeting via virtual
teleconference. Up to 350 lines will be
available on a first come, first served
basis for those who wish to join via
teleconference. The dial-in, listen only
phone number for the meeting is: 1–
669–254–5252 and Meeting ID is: 160
250 9522, Passcode: 140923, and Dial-in
number: 1–669–254–5252. The web link
to register to access the meeting via
Zoom.gov is: https://
www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/
vJItdeyopz4oGLtbQ
CpCY4h1bYrMVf3v8WE.
Public Comment: Members of the
public interested in submitting written
comments may do so via email to
Crystal Moore at Crystal.Moore@ed.gov
by 11:59 p.m. eastern time (ET) on
January 22, 2024. Please note that
written comments should pertain to the
work of NACIE. Members of the public
may also make oral comment during the
open meeting. Requests to make oral
comment will be accepted on a first
requested, first served basis. Each
commenter will have a maximum of two
minutes to state his or her comment
and/or question. Oral comments made
during the open meeting should pertain
to the work of NACIE.
Reasonable Accommodations: The
virtual meeting is accessible to
individuals with disabilities. If you will
need an auxiliary aid or service for the
meeting (e.g., interpreting service,
assistive listening device, or materials in
an alternate format), notify the contact
person listed in this notice no later than
January 22, 2024. Although we will
attempt to meet a request received after
that date, we may not be able to make
available the requested auxiliary aid or
service because of insufficient time to
arrange it.
Access to Records of the Meeting: The
Department will post the official
minutes of this meeting on the OESE
website, https://oese.ed.gov/offices/
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Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 1009(b), the public
may also inspect NACIE records at the
Office of Indian Education, U.S.
Department of Education, 400 Maryland
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202,
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET.
Please email Crystal Moore at
Crystal.Moore@ed.gov to schedule an
appointment.
Electronic Access to this Document:
The official version of this document is
the document published in the Federal
Register. Free internet access to the
official edition of the Federal Register
and the Code of Federal Regulations is
available via the Federal Digital System
at: www.gpo.gov/fdsys. At this site, you
can view this document, as well as all
other documents of this Department
published in the Federal Register, in
text or Adobe Portable Document
Format (PDF). To use PDF, you must
have Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is
available free at the site. You also may
access documents of the Department
published in the Federal Register by
using the article search feature at:
www.federalregister.gov. Specifically,
through the advanced search feature at
this site, you can limit your search to
documents published by the
Department.
Authority: Section 6141 of the ESEA,
as amended (20 U.S.C. 7471).
Adam Schott,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and
Programs, Delegated the Authority to Perform
the Functions and Duties of the Assistant
Secretary Office of Elementary and Secondary
Education.
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
National Advisory Committee on
Institutional Quality and Integrity;
Membership
National Advisory Committee
on Institutional Quality and Integrity
(NACIQI), U.S. Department of
Education.
ACTION: Notice of membership.
AGENCY:
This notice lists the members
of the National Advisory Committee on
Institutional Quality and Integrity
(NACIQI).
ADDRESSES: U.S. Department of
Education, Office of Postsecondary
Education, 400 Maryland Ave. SW,
Washington, DC 20202.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
George Alan Smith, Ed.D., Executive
Director/Designated Federal Official,
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NACIQI, U.S. Department of Education,
400 Maryland Ave. SW, Washington, DC
20202, telephone: (202) 453–7757, or
email george.alan.smith@ed.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
notice is required under section
114(e)(1) of the Higher Education Act of
1965, as amended (HEA).
NACIQI’s Statutory Authority and
Functions
The NACIQI is established under
Section 114 of the HEA, and is
composed of a maximum of 18
appointed members—
(A) On the basis of the individuals’
experience, integrity, impartiality, and
good judgment;
(B) From among individuals who are
representatives of, or knowledgeable
concerning, education and training
beyond secondary education,
representing all sectors and types of
institutions of higher education; and,
(C) On the basis of the individuals’
technical qualifications, professional
standing, and demonstrated knowledge
in the fields of accreditation and
administration of higher education.
The NACIQI meets at least twice a
year and advises the Secretary of
Education with respect to:
• The establishment and enforcement
of the standards of accrediting agencies
or associations under subpart 2, part H,
title IV of the HEA, as amended;
• The recognition of specific
accrediting agencies or associations;
• The preparation and publication of
the list of nationally recognized
accrediting agencies and associations;
• The eligibility and certification
process for institutions of higher
education under title IV of the HEA and
part C, subchapter I, chapter 34, Title
42, together with recommendations for
improvements in such process;
• The relationship between (1)
accreditation of institutions of higher
education and the certification and
eligibility of such institutions, and (2)
State licensing responsibilities with
respect to such institutions; and
• Any other advisory functions
relating to accreditation and
institutional eligibility that the
Secretary of Education may prescribe by
regulation.
What are the terms of office for the
committee members?
The term of office of each member is
six years. Any member appointed to fill
a vacancy occurring prior to the
expiration of the term for which the
member’s predecessor was appointed
shall be appointed for the remainder of
such term.
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
National Advisory Council on Indian Education (NACIE); Meeting
AGENCY: National Advisory Council on Indian Education (NACIE), U.S.
Department of Education.
ACTION: Notice of an open meeting.
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SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the agenda, time, and instructions to
access or participate in the January 24-25, 2024, virtual meeting of
NACIE. This notice provides information about the meeting to members of
the public who may be interested in attending and how to provide
written and/or oral comment for the meeting.
DATES: The NACIE open virtual meeting will be held on January 24-25,
2024, from 1-4:30 p.m. (EST).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Crystal C. Moore, Designated Federal
Official, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE)/Office of
Indian Education (OIE), U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland
Avenue SW, Office 3W243, Washington, DC 20202. Telephone: 202-453-5593,
Email: [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Statutory Authority and Function: NACIE is authorized by section
6141 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), as
amended (20 U.S.C. 7471). The work of NACIE was expanded by Executive
Order 14049. In accordance with Section 6141 of the ESEA, NACIE shall
advise the Secretary of Education and the Secretary of Interior on the
funding and administration (including the development of regulations
and administrative policies and practices) of any program, including
any program established under title VI, part A of the ESEA, with
respect to which the Secretary of Education has jurisdiction and (1)
that includes Indian children or adults as participants or (2) that may
benefit Indian children or adults. Also in accordance with section 6141
of the ESEA, NACIE shall make recommendations to the Secretary of
Education for filling the position of Director of Indian Education
whenever a vacancy occurs and shall submit to the Congress, no later
than June 30 of each year, a report on its activities that includes
recommendations that are considered appropriate for the improvement of
Federal education programs that include Indian children or adults as
participants or that may benefit Indian children or adults, and
recommendations concerning the funding of any such program. In
accordance with section 3 of Executive Order 14049, NACIE shall advise
the Co-Chairs of the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational
Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Native Americans and
Strengthening Tribal Colleges and Universities (WHI-NATCU), in
consultation with the WHI-NATCU, on (1) what is needed for the
development, implementation, and coordination of educational programs
and initiatives to improve educational opportunities and outcomes for
Native Americans; (2) how to promote career pathways for in-demand jobs
for Native American students, including registered apprenticeships as
well as internships, fellowships, mentorships, and work-based learning
initiatives; (3) ways to strengthen Tribal Colleges and Universities
and increase their participation in agency programs; (4) how to
increase public awareness of, and generate solutions for, the
educational and training challenges and equity disparities that Native
American students face and the causes of these challenges and
disparities; (5) approaches to establish local and national
partnerships with public, private, philanthropic, and nonprofit
stakeholders to advance the policy set forth in Section 1 of Executive
Order 14049, consistent with applicable law; and (6) actions for
promoting, improving, and expanding educational opportunities for
Native languages, traditions, and practices to be sustained through
culturally responsive education. Also, in accordance with section 3 of
Executive Order 14049, NACIE and the Executive Director of the WHI-
NATCU (Executive Director) shall, as appropriate and consistent with
applicable law, facilitate frequent collaborations between the WHI-
NATCU and Tribal Nations, Alaska Native Entities, and other Tribal
organizations. Finally, in accordance with Section 3 of Executive Order
14049, NACIE shall consult with the Executive Director so that the
Executive Director can address NACIE's efforts pursuant to section 3(a)
of Executive Order 14019 in the annual report of the WHI-NATCU
submitted to the President.
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Notice of this meeting is required by section 1009(a)(2) of 5
U.S.C. chapter 10 (Federal Advisory Committees).
Meeting Agenda: The purpose of this meeting is to convene NACIE and
conduct the following business: discuss fiscal year (FY) 2024 meeting
calendar and agendas, Annual Report to Congress, and activity planning;
hold an open public comment session; and engage in discussions with
federal stakeholders (e.g., U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of
Indian Education (BIE), WHI-NATCU, U.S. Department of Labor, and U.S.
Department of Education, Office of Indian Education).
Instructions for Accessing the Meeting:
Members of the public may access the NACIE meeting via virtual
teleconference. Up to 350 lines will be available on a first come,
first served basis for those who wish to join via teleconference. The
dial-in, listen only phone number for the meeting is: 1-669-254-5252
and Meeting ID is: 160 250 9522, Passcode: 140923, and Dial-in number:
1-669-254-5252. The web link to register to access the meeting via
Zoom.gov is: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItdeyopz4oGLtbQCpCY4h1bYrMVf3v8WE.
Public Comment: Members of the public interested in submitting
written comments may do so via email to Crystal Moore at
[email protected] by 11:59 p.m. eastern time (ET) on January 22,
2024. Please note that written comments should pertain to the work of
NACIE. Members of the public may also make oral comment during the open
meeting. Requests to make oral comment will be accepted on a first
requested, first served basis. Each commenter will have a maximum of
two minutes to state his or her comment and/or question. Oral comments
made during the open meeting should pertain to the work of NACIE.
Reasonable Accommodations: The virtual meeting is accessible to
individuals with disabilities. If you will need an auxiliary aid or
service for the meeting (e.g., interpreting service, assistive
listening device, or materials in an alternate format), notify the
contact person listed in this notice no later than January 22, 2024.
Although we will attempt to meet a request received after that date, we
may not be able to make available the requested auxiliary aid or
service because of insufficient time to arrange it.
Access to Records of the Meeting: The Department will post the
official minutes of this meeting on the OESE website, https://oese.ed.gov/offices/office-of-indian-education/national-advisory-council-on-indian-education-oie/, within 90 days after the meeting.
Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 1009(b), the public may also inspect NACIE records
at the Office of Indian Education, U.S. Department of Education, 400
Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5
p.m. ET. Please email Crystal Moore at [email protected] to schedule
an appointment.
Electronic Access to this Document: The official version of this
document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free
internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the
Code of Federal Regulations is available via the Federal Digital System
at: www.gpo.gov/fdsys. At this site, you can view this document, as
well as all other documents of this Department published in the Federal
Register, in text or Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). To use PDF,
you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is available free at the
site. You also may access documents of the Department published in the
Federal Register by using the article search feature at:
www.federalregister.gov. Specifically, through the advanced search
feature at this site, you can limit your search to documents published
by the Department.
Authority: Section 6141 of the ESEA, as amended (20 U.S.C. 7471).
Adam Schott,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Programs, Delegated the
Authority to Perform the Functions and Duties of the Assistant
Secretary Office of Elementary and Secondary Education.
[FR Doc. 2023-28644 Filed 12-28-23; 8:45 am]
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