Eligibility for Indian Education Act Programs , May 5, 1981, January 29, 1980

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Identifier: CAC_CC_109_5_15_29_0023

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The text discusses the eligibility requirements for participating in the Indian Education Act programs. It states that a member of a federally recognized tribe or a descendant of a tribal member, in the first or second degree, is eligible under Part A, as well as other Indian Education Act programs. In addition, proof of eligibility may be based on other clauses of the Indian Education Act definition of Indian. The text also mentions that a letter sent by Dr. Gerald Gipp, former Deputy Commissioner for Indian Education, clarified that "if the numerical identifier cannot be obtained, it is acceptable to have on file an official BIA or tribal certification."

Dates

Majority of material found within May 5, 1981, January 29, 1980

Language of Materials

English

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