H.R. 9973

Indigenous Students Excel through Parity Act of 2026 (II)

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Sec. 2. Definitions

In this Act:

(1) Assistant Secretary. The term Assistant Secretary means the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs.

(2) Indian school equalization formula. The term Indian School Equalization Formula means the Indian School Equalization Formula described in subparts B and C of part 39 of title 25, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations).

(3) Indian school equalization program. The term Indian School Equalization Program means the Indian School Equalization Program described in part 39 of title 25, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations).

(4) Indian Tribe. The term Indian Tribe means any Indian or Alaska Native Tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, or other community included on the list published by the Secretary pursuant to section 104 of the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994 (25 U.S.C. 5131).

(5) Secretary. The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior.