§ 7543. Purposes

The purposes of this part are as follows:

• (1) To recognize and address the unique educational needs of Alaska Natives.
• (2) To recognize the role of Alaska Native languages and cultures in the educational success and long-term well-being of Alaska Native students.
• (3) To integrate Alaska Native cultures and languages into education, develop Alaska Native students’ positive identity, and support local place-based and culture-based curriculum and programming.
• (4) To authorize the development, management, and expansion of effective supplemental educational programs to benefit Alaska Natives.
• (5) To provide direction and guidance to appropriate Federal, State and local agencies to focus resources, including resources made available under this part, on meeting the educational needs of Alaska Natives.
• (6) To ensure the maximum participation by Alaska Native educators and leaders in the planning, development, implementation, management, and evaluation of programs designed to serve Alaska Native students.