DEFINITIONS.

SEC. 4009. DEFINITIONS. For purposes of this title— 102 STAT. 363 (1) The term “Native Hawaiian” means any individual who is— (A) a citizen of the United States, (B) a resident of the State of Hawaii, and (C) 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 Kama’aina (long-term community residents) verification, or (iii) birth records of the State of Hawaii. (2) The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Education. (3) The term “Native Hawaiian Educational Organization” means a private nonprofit organization that— (A) serves the interests of Native Hawaiians, (B) has a demonstrated expertise in the education of Native Hawaiian youth, and (C) has demonstrated expertise in research and program development. (4) The term “Native Hawaiian Organization” means a private nonprofit organization that— (A) serves the interests of Native Hawaiians, and (B) is recognized by the Governor of Hawaii for the purpose of planning, conducting, or administering programs (or portion of programs) for the benefit of Native Hawaiians. (5) The term “elementary school” has the same meaning given that term under section 1471(7) of this Act. (6) The term “local educational agency” has the same meaning given that term under section 1471(10) of this Act. (7) The term “secondary school” has the same meaning given that term under section 1471(7) of this Act.