For purposes of this part—
(1) the term “Alaska Native” has the same meaning as the term “Native” has in section 1602(b) of title 43; and
(2) the term “Alaska Native organization” means a federally recognized tribe, consortium of tribes, regional nonprofit Native association, and other Alaska Native organizations that—
(A) has or commits to acquire expertise in the education of Alaska Natives; and
(B) has Alaska Natives in substantive and policymaking positions within the organization.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title IX, §9308, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, §101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3809.)
This section is referred to in section 1059d of this title.