20 USC 7517 - Definitions

U.S Code last checked for updates: Jan 28, 2026

§ 7517.

Definitions

In this part:

(1)

Community consultation

The term “community consultation” means a public gathering—

(A)

to discuss Native Hawaiian education concerns; and

(B)

about which the public has been given not less than 30 days notice.

(2)

Native Hawaiian

The term “Native Hawaiian” means any individual who is—

(A)

a citizen of the United States; and

(B)

(i)

genealogical records;

(ii)

Kupuna (elders) or Kamaaina (long-term community residents) verification; or

(iii)

certified birth records.

(3)

Native Hawaiian community-based organization

(4)

Native Hawaiian educational organization

The term “Native Hawaiian educational organization” means a private nonprofit organization that—

(A)

serves the interests of Native Hawaiians;

(B)

has Native Hawaiians in substantive and policymaking positions within the organization;

(C)

incorporates Native Hawaiian perspective, values, language, culture, and traditions into the core function of the organization;

(D)

has demonstrated expertise in the education of Native Hawaiian youth; and

(E)

has demonstrated expertise in research and program development.

(5)

Native Hawaiian language

(6)

Native Hawaiian organization

The term “Native Hawaiian organization” means a private nonprofit organization that—

(A)

serves the interests of Native Hawaiians;

(B)

has Native Hawaiians in substantive and policymaking positions within the organization; and

(C)

is recognized by the Governor of Hawaii for the purpose of planning, conducting, or administering programs (or portions of programs) for the benefit of Native Hawaiians.

(7)

Office of Hawaiian Affairs

(Pub. L. 89–10, title VI, § 6207, formerly title VII, § 7207, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title VII, § 701, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1941; renumbered title VI, § 6207, and amended Pub. L. 114–95, title VI, §§ 6001(a), (b)(1), 6003(d), Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 2046, 2067.)

cite as: 20 USC 7517