§ 4418. Indian preference

• (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of Federal or State law, the Institute is authorized to develop a policy or policies for the Institute to extend preference to Indians in—
  • (1) admissions to, and enrollment in, programs conducted by the Institute,
  • (2) employment by the Institute, and
  • (3) contracts, fellowships, and grants awarded by the Institute.
• (b) In carrying out section 4416(b)(1) of this title , the President of the Institute shall, to the maximum extent practicable, give preference in hiring to Indians.