Laws and Regulations

1988- PL100-472- Indian Self-Determination Amendments of 1987

Moving beyond specific contracts between the tribes and the Secretary of the Interior, Congress authorized a five-year research and demonstration project, whereby a limited number of tribes could plan and administer programs and services, including redesign of programs and reallocation of funds. Clarifies intent of PL 93-638 in attempt to address concerns with Title I. …

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2000- Final DOI Regulations for Title IV

“This is a rule to implement Tribal Self-Governance, as authorized by Title IV of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act. This rule has been negotiated among representatives of Self-Governance and non-Self-Governance Tribes and the U.S. Department of the Interior. The intended effect is to transfer to participating Tribes control of, funding for, and decision-making …

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1994- PL 103-435

Extends the IHS Tribal Self-Governance Demonstration Project to 18 years and authorizes the establishment of Tribal Advisory Committees.