Bureau of Indian Education (BIE)

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Native American children, living on tribal lands, are afforded the same services through public school preschool special education programs (SEAs and LEAs) and early intervention programs (through each state's lead agency for Part C and Part B, Section 619 of IDEA as all other children residing in that state.

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Funds Administered by the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE)

With respect to the unique status of tribal lands and Native American children on those lands, the US Department of Education provides funds to the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) to be distributed to eligible tribes to assist states in serving young children with disabilities ages birth–5. These funds have been used for tribal early intervention supports and have facilitated many state and local collaborations.

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Part C Regulations

• 34 CFR §303.731 — Payments to Indians

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Part B Regulations

• 34 CFR §300.712 — Payments for education and services for Indian children with disabilities aged three through five

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