§ 7517. Definitions

In this part:

• (1) The term “community consultation” means a public gathering—
  • (A) to discuss Native Hawaiian education concerns; and
  • (B) about which the public has been given not less than 30 days notice.
• (2) 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 Hawaii, as evidenced by—
    • (i) genealogical records;
    • (ii) Kupuna (elders) or Kamaaina (long-term community residents) verification; or
    • (iii) certified birth records.
• (3) 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.
• (4) 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) incorporates Native Hawaiian perspective, values, language, culture, and traditions into the core function of the organization;
  • (D) has demonstrated expertise in the education of Native Hawaiian youth; and
  • (E) has demonstrated expertise in research and program development.
• (5) The term “Native Hawaiian language” means the single Native American language indigenous to the original inhabitants of the State of Hawaii.
• (6) 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 organization; and
  • (C) 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.
• (7) The term “Office of Hawaiian Affairs” means the Office of Hawaiian Affairs established by the Constitution of the State of Hawaii.