Jerome Joint School District No. 261

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 7240

Programs for American Indian Children

It is the intent of the District that all American Indian children of school age have equal access to all programs,

services, and activities offered in the District.

It is also the intent of the District to fully comply with the requirements of Title VIII (Impact Aid Program) of the

Elementary and Secondary Education Act and regulations relating thereto. To that end, the District shall:

1. Provide tribal officials and parents of Indian children an opportunity to comment on the participation of

Indian children on an equal basis in all programs and activities offered by the District;

2. Annually assess the extent to which Indian students are participating on an equal basis in the educational programs and activities of the District;

3. If and when necessary, modify its educational programs to ensure that Indian children participate on an equal basis with non-Indian children served by the District;

4. Disseminate annually all relevant applications, evaluations, program plans, and information related to the District’s education programs in sufficient time to allow the tribes and parents of Indian Children an

opportunity to review the materials and make recommendations on the needs of the Indian children and how the District may help those children realize the benefits of the District’s education programs and activities;

5. Solicit information from tribal officials and parents of Indian children on Indian views, including

information on the frequency, location, and time of meetings;

6. Notify tribal officials and parents of Indian children of the locations and times of meetings;

7. Consult and involve tribal officials and parents of Indian children in the planning and development of the District’s educational programs and activities;

8. Modify its Indian policies and procedures, if and when necessary, based upon the results of the

“Assessments” referenced below.

Assessments

Tribal officials and parents of Indian children are encouraged to assess the effectiveness of their input regarding

the participation of Indian children in the District’s educational programs and activities and the development and

implementation of the District’s Indian policies and procedures and share the results of such assessment with the

District.

Records

For all Indian students served by the District, The District shall maintain adequate records to demonstrate the

District’s compliance with applicable federal law regarding funds received pursuant to Title VIII (20 USC § 7703).

Legal Reference: 20 U.S.C.S. §§ 7441, et seq. Special Programs and Projects to Improve Educational

Opportunities for Indian Children.

20 U.S.C.S. §§ 7703, 7704, Policies and Procedures Relating to Children Residing on Indian

Lands

34 CFR 222.94 What Provisions Must be Included in a Local Educational Agency’s Indian

Policies and Procedures

Policy History:

Adopted on: 07/25/2017

Revised on: