20 U.S.C. § 7517: Definitions

to discuss Native Hawaiian education concerns; and about which the public has been given not less than 30 days notice. a citizen of the United States; and genealogical records; Kupuna (elders) or Kamaaina (long-term community residents) verification; or certified birth records. The term “Native Hawaiian community-based organization” means any organization that is composed primarily of Native Hawaiians from a specific community and that assists in the social, cultural, and educational development of Native Hawaiians in that community. serves the interests of Native Hawaiians; has Native Hawaiians in substantive and policymaking positions within the organization; incorporates Native Hawaiian perspective, values, language, culture, and traditions into the core function of the organization; has demonstrated expertise in the education of Native Hawaiian youth; and has demonstrated expertise in research and program development. The term “Native Hawaiian language” means the single Native American language indigenous to the original inhabitants of the State of Hawaii. serves the interests of Native Hawaiians; has Native Hawaiians in substantive and policymaking positions within the organization; and 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. The term “Office of Hawaiian Affairs” means the Office of Hawaiian Affairs established by the Constitution of the State of Hawaii.