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``SEC. 9212. DEFINITIONS.

``(1) The term `Native Hawaiian' means any individual who is--

``(A) a citizen of the United States; and

``(B) a descendant of the aboriginal people, who prior to 1778, occupied and exercised sovereignty in the area that now comprises the State of Hawai`i, as evidenced by--

``(i) genealogical records;

``(ii) Kupuna (elders) or Kama`aina (long-term community residents) verification; or

``(iii) certified birth records.

``(2) 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) has a demonstrated expertise in the education of Native Hawaiian youth; and

``(D) has demonstrated expertise in research and program development.

``(3) 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 organizations; and

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

``(4) The term `Native Hawaiian language' means the single Native American language indigenous to the original inhabitants of the State of Hawai`i.

``(5) The term `Office of Hawaiian Affairs' means the Office of Hawaiian Affairs established by the Constitution of the State of Hawai`i.

``(6) The term `Native Hawaiian community-based organization' means any organization which is composed primarily of Native Hawaiians from a specific community and which assists in the social, cultural and educational development of Native Hawaiians in that community.

SEC. 9211. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS.

PART C--ALASKA NATIVE EDUCATION