Title 25, Part 273 — Education Contracts Under Johnson-o'malley Act

What is the purpose and scope of this part?

How will revision or amendments be made to this part?

What is the Secretary's policy of maximum Indian participation?

How will the Secretary extend geographic coverage and enhance participation under the Johnson-O'Malley Act?

How do these regulations affect existing Tribal rights?

What key terms do I need to know?

Who is eligible to request contracts under the Johnson-O'Malley Act?

How do the requirements for Tribal organizations differ from those for other eligible entities?

Who is an eligible Indian student under the Johnson-O'Malley Act?

How can the funds be used under the Johnson-O'Malley Act?

What programs may be contracted under the Johnson-O'Malley Act?

Who determines the unique educational needs of eligible Indian students?

Does an Indian Education Committee need to establish procedures and report to the BIE Director?

What are the powers and duties of the Indian Education Committee?

Are there additional authorities an Indian Education Committee can exercise?

What is an education plan and what must it include?

Does an education plan need to be approved by the BIE Director?

When does the BIE Director approve the education plan?

How may a new contracting party request a contract under the Johnson-O'Malley Act?

What proposals are eligible for contracts under the Johnson-O'Malley Act?

Can a contract include funds to support the duties of an Indian Education Committee?

How are contracts prioritized?

May the BIE Director reimburse a public school district for educating non-resident Indian students?

What is required in the contract proposal for funding?

What is required for a Tribal request for a contract?

Who will review and approve the contract proposal?

What is the process for review and decision?

What is the timeframe for contract decision?

Who will negotiate the contract?

What is the funding formula to distribute funds?

Will funding be prorated?

Are advance payments on a contract allowed under the Johnson-O'Malley Act?

Must other Federal, State, and local funds be used?

Can Johnson-O'Malley funds be used for capital outlay or debt retirement?

How can funds be used for subcontractors?

Can funds be used outside of schools?

Are there requirements of equal quality and standard of education?

Does an existing contracting party need to submit any reports?

What information must the existing contracting party provide in the annual report?

When is the annual report due?

Who else needs a copy of the annual report?

What will happen if the existing contracting party fails to submit an annual report?

How will the existing contracting party know when reports are due?

Will technical assistance be available to comply with the annual reporting requirements?

What is the process for requesting technical assistance and/or training?

When should the existing contracting party request technical assistance and/or training?

If the existing contracting party reported a decrease of eligible Indian students, how will funding be reduced?

Can the Secretary apply a ratable reduction in Johnson-O'Malley program funding?

What is the maximum decrease in funding allowed?

What special program provisions must be included in the contract?

Can a contractor make changes to a program approved by an Indian Education Committee?

May State employees enter Tribal lands, reservations, or allotments?

What procurement requirements apply to contracts?

Are there any Indian preference requirements for contracts and subcontracts?

How will a Tribal governing body apply Indian preference requirements for contracts and subcontracts?

May there be a use and transfer of Government property?

Who will provide liability and motor vehicle insurance?

Are there contract recordkeeping requirements?

Are there contract audit and inspection requirements?

Are there disclosure requirements for contracts?

Are there Privacy Act requirements for contracts?

Are there penalties for misusing funds or property?

Can the Secretary investigate a potential Civil Rights Act violation?

How may a contract be renewed for Johnson-O'Malley funding?

What is required to renew a contract?

May a contract be revised or amended?

Does the Indian Education Committee have authority to cancel contracts?

May a contract be cancelled for cause?

What is required for the Secretary to meet his or her reporting responsibilities?

Does this part include an information collection?

May a contract be appealed?

How does a contractor request dispute resolution?

How does a Tribal organization request an appeal?

How does a State, public school district, or an Indian corporation request an appeal?