25 CFR § 39.700 - What is the purpose of this subpart?

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title: "25 CFR § 39.700 - What is the purpose of this subpart?"
title_number: 25
title_name: "Indians"
section_number: "39.700"
section_name: "What is the purpose of this subpart?"
chapter_name: "BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR"
subchapter_number: "E"
subchapter_name: "EDUCATION"
part_number: "39"
part_name: "THE INDIAN SCHOOL EQUALIZATION PROGRAM"
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currency: "2026-04-05"
last_updated: "2026-04-05"
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authority: "25 U.S.C. 13, 2008; Public Law 107-110, 115 Stat. 1425."
regulatory_source: "44 FR 61864, Oct. 26, 1979, unless otherwise noted. Redesignated at 47 FR 13327, Mar. 30, 1982."
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# 39.700 What is the purpose of this subpart?

(a) This subpart covers how transportation mileage and funds for schools are calculated under the ISEP transportation program. The program funds transportation of students from home to school and return.

(b) To use this part effectively, a school should:

(1) Determine its eligibility for funds using the provisions of §§ 39.702 through 39.708;

(2) Calculate its transportation miles using the provisions of §§ 39.710 and 39.711; and

(3) Submit the required reports as required by §§ 39.721 and 39.722.