25 U.S.C. § 1812: Report on facilities

on which structurally sound buildings suitable for use as educational facilities are located, and which is available for use by tribally controlled colleges or universities under section 523 of title 40 and under the Act of August 6, 1956 ( 70 Stat. 1057 ; 25 U.S.C. 443a ). 1 1 See References in Text note below. The Secretary, in consultation with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, shall initiate a program to conduct necessary renovations, alterations, repairs, and reconstruction identified pursuant to subsection (a) of this section. The Secretary shall enter into a contract with an organization described in paragraph (2) to establish and provide on an annual basis criteria for the determination and prioritization in a consistent and equitable manner of the facilities construction and renovation needs of colleges or universities that receive funding under this chapter or the Navajo Community College Act. is eligible to receive a contract under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act [ 25 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.]; and has demonstrated expertise in areas and issues dealing with tribally controlled colleges or universities. The Secretary shall include the priority list established pursuant to this subsection in the budget submitted annually to the Congress. For the purposes of this section, the term “reconstruction” has the meaning provided in the first sentence of subparagraph (B) of section 1132e–1(2) 1 of title 20.