PART VI-NATIVE HAWAIIAN EDUCATION (Title IV of Public Law 100-297) TITLE IV-EDUCATION FOR NATIVE SEC. 4001. FINDINGS. The Congress finds and declares that (1) the Federal Government retains the legal responsibility to enforce the administration of the State of Hawaii's public trust responsibility for the betterment of the conditions of Native Hawaiians; (2) in furtherance of the responsibility for the betterment of the conditions of Native Hawaiians, Congress has the power to specially legislate for the benefit of Native Hawaiians; (3) the attainment of educational success is critical to the betterment of the conditions of Native Hawaiians; (4) it is the policy of the Federal Government to encourage the maximum participation of Native Hawaiians in the planning and management of Native Hawaiian Education Programs; (5) Native Hawaiian students score below national norms on standardized education achievement tests; (6) both public and private schools show a pattern of low percentages of Native Hawaiian students in the uppermost achievement levels and in gifted and talented programs; (7) Native Hawaiian students are over-represented among those qualifying for special education programs provided to learning disabled, educable mentally retarded, handicapped, and other such students; (8) Native Hawaiians are disproportionately represented in many negative social and physical statistics, indicative of special educational needs (A) lower educational attainment among Native Hawaiians has been found to relate to lower socioeconomic outcomes; (B) Native Hawaiian students are disproportionately under-represented in Institutions of Higher Education; (C) Native Hawaiians are under-represented in both traditional white collar professions, health care professions, and the newly emerging technology based professions and are over-represented in service occupations; (D) Native Hawaiians are beset with multiple health problems; (E) Native Hawaiian children are disproportionately victimized by child abuse and neglect, a signal of family stress; and (F) there are and will continue to be geographically rural, isolated areas with a high Native Hawaiian population density; and (9) special efforts in education recognizing the unique cultural and historical circumstances of Native Hawaiians are required. (20 U.S.C. 4901) SEC. 4002. PURPOSE. It is the purpose of this title to— (1) authorize and develop supplemental educational programs to benefit Native Hawaiians, (2) provide direction and guidance to appropriate Federal, State, and local agencies to focus resources, including those made available by this title on the problem of Native Hawaiian education, and (3) supplement and expand existing programs and authorities in the area of education to further the purposes of this title. (20 U.S.C. 4902) SEC. 4003. NATIVE HAWAIIAN MODEL CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT. (a) CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.-In order to implement the Kamehameha Elementary Education Program (KEEP) model curriculum developed by the Kamehameha Elementary Demonstration School in appropriate public schools, the Secretary shall make direct grants to (1) the State of Hawaii (University of Hawaii) for comprehensive teacher training; (2) the State of Hawaii (Department of Education) for educational support services; (3) the Kamehameha Schools/Bernice Pauahi Bishop Estate for continued research and development; and (4) the Kamehameha Schools/Bernice Pauahi Bishop Estate and the State of Hawaii for the establishment of long-term followup and assessment activities. (b) SPECIAL RULE.-By no later than school year 1992-1993, the Secretary shall assure that the State of Hawaii (Department of Education) has implemented the KEEP model curriculum in a minimum of twenty public schools. (c) ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS.-No more than 7 percent of the funds appropriated to carry out the provisions of this section for any fiscal year may be used for administrative purposes. (d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.-There are authorized to be appropriated $3,000,000 for fiscal year 1988, and such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 1989 through 1993, to carry out the provisions of this Act. 1 Such funds shall remain available until expended. (20 U.S.C. 4903) 1 1 So in original. Probably should be "section". SEC. 4004. NATIVE HAWAIIAN FAMILY-BASED EDUCATION CENTERS. (1) Parent-Infant programs (prenatal through age 3); (4) a long term followup and assessment program. (b) ADMINISTRATIVE Costs.-No more than 7 percent of the funds appropriated to carry out the provisions of this section for any fiscal year may be used for administrative purposes. (c) AUTHORIZATION of AppROPRIATIONS.-In addition to any other amount authorized for the centers described in subsection (a), there is authorized to be appropriated $2,400,000 for fiscal year 1988, and such sums as may be necessary for such centers for fiscal years 1989 through 1993. Such funds shall remain available until expended. (20 U.S.C. 4904) SEC. 4005. NATIVE HAWAIIAN HIGHER EDUCATION DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM. (a) HIGHER EDUCATION GENERAL AUTHORITY.-The Secretary shall make grants to the Kamehameha Schools/Bernice Pauahi Bishop Estate for a demonstration program to provide Higher Education fellowship assistance to Native Hawaiian students. The demonstration program under this section may include (1) full or partial fellowship support for Native Hawaiian students enrolled at an accredited two or four year degree granting institution of higher education with awards to be based on academic potential and financial need; (2) counseling and support services for such students receiving fellowship assistance pursuant to subsection (a)(1) of this section; (3) college preparation and guidance counseling at the secondary school level for students who may be eligible for fellowship assistance pursuant to subsection (a)(1) of this section; (4) appropriate research and evaluation of the activities authorized by this section; and (5) implementation of faculty development programs for the improvement and matriculation of Native Hawaiian students. (b) GRANTS AUTHORIZED.-The Secretary shall make grants to the Kamehameha Schools/Bernice Pauahi Bishop Estate for a demonstration project of fellowship assistance for Native Hawaiian students in post-bachelor degree programs. Such project may include (1) full or partial fellowship support for Native Hawaiian students enrolled at an accredited post-bachelor degree granting institution of higher education, with priority given to professions in which Native Hawaiians are under-represented and with awards to be based on academic potential and financial need; (2) counseling and support services for such students receiving fellowship assistance pursuant to subsection (b)(1) of this section; and (3) appropriate research and evaluation of the activities authorized by this section. (c) SPECIAL CONDITION REQUIRED.-For the purpose of subsection (b) fellowship conditions shall be established whereby recipients obtain an enforceable contract obligation to provide their professional services, either during their fellowship or upon completion of post-bachelor degree program, to the Native Hawaiian community within the State of Hawaii. (d) ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS.-No more than 7 percent of the funds appropriated to carry out the provisions of this section for any fiscal year may be used for administrative purposes. (e) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— (1) There are authorized to be appropriated $1,250,000 for fiscal year 1988 and for each succeeding fiscal year through 1993 for the purpose of funding the fellowship assistance demonstration project under subsection (a). (2) There are authorized to be appropriated $750,000 for fiscal year 1988, and for each succeeding fiscal year through 1993, for the purpose of funding the fellowship assistance demonstration project provided under subsection (b). (3) Funds appropriated under the authority of this subsection shall remain available until expended. (20 U.S.C. 4905) SEC. 4006. NATIVE HAWAIIAN GIFTED AND TALENTED DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM. (a) GIFTED AND TALENTED DEMONSTRATION AUTHORITY.— (1) The Secretary shall provide a grant to, or enter into a contract with, the University of Hawaii at Hilo for (A) the establishment of a Native Hawaiian Gifted and Talented Center at the University of Hawaii at Hilo, and (B) for demonstration projects designed to (i) address the special needs of Native Hawaiian elementary and secondary school students who are gifted and talented students, and (ii) provide those support services to their families that are needed to enable such students to benefit from the project. Such grant or contract shall be subject to the availability of appropriated funds and, contingent on satisfactory performance by the grantee, shall be provided for a term of 3 years. (2) After the term of the grant or contract provided, or entered into, under paragraph (1) has expired, the Secretary shall, for the purposes described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (1), provide a grant to, or enter into a contract with, the public, 4-year, fully accredited institution of higher education located in the State of Hawaii which has made the greatest contribution to Native Hawaiian students. Such grant or contract shall be provided on an annual basis. The grantees shall be authorized to subcontract when appropriate, including with the Children's Television Workshop. (b) USES OF FUNDS.-Demonstration projects funded under this section may include (1) the identification of the special needs of gifted and talented students, particularly at the elementary school level, with attention to (A) the emotional and psychosocial needs of these students, and (B) the provision of those support services to their families that are needed to enable these students to benefit from the projects; (2) the conduct of educational, psychosocial, and developmental activities which hold reasonable promise of resulting in substantial progress toward meeting the educational needs of such gifted and talented children, including, but not limited to, demonstrating and exploring the use of the Native Hawaiian language and exposure to Native Hawaiian cultural traditions; (3) the use of public television in meeting the special educational needs of such gifted and talented children; (4) leadership programs designed to replicate programs for such children throughout the State of Hawaii and to other Native American peoples, including the dissemination of information derived from the demonstration projects conducted under this section; and (5) appropriate research, evaluation, and related activities pertaining to (A) the needs of such children, and (B) the provision of those support services to their families that are needed to enable such children to benefit from the projects. (c) INFORMATION PROVISION.-The Secretary shall facilitate the establishment of a national network of Native Hawaiian and American Indian Gifted and Talented Centers, and ensure that the information developed by these centers shall be readily available to the educational community at large. (d) ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS.-No more than 7 percent of the amounts appropriated to carry out the provisions of this section for any fiscal year may be used for administrative purposes. (e) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.-In addition to any other amount authorized for projects described in this section, there are authorized to be appropriated $1,000,000 for fiscal year 1988 and for each succeeding fiscal year through fiscal year 1993. Such sums shall remain available until expended. (20 U.S.C. 4906) SEC. 4007. NATIVE HAWAIIAN SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM. (a) SPECIAL EDUCATION AUTHORITY.-The Secretary shall make grants to, and enter into contracts with, the State of Hawaii, or Native Hawaiian Organizations, to operate projects to address the special education needs of Native Hawaiian students. Such projects assisted under this section may include― |