CONSULTATION.

SEC. 5111. CONSULTATION. Section 1130 of the Education Amendments of 1978 (25 U.S.C. 2010) is amended— (1) by striking out “Bureau” the first time it appears and inserting in lieu thereof “the Secretary and the Bureau”, (2) by striking out “It shall” and inserting in lieu thereof “(a) It shall”, and (3) by adding at the end thereof the following new subsection: “(b)(1) All actions under this Act shall be done with active consultation with tribes. “(2) The consultation required under paragraph (1) means a process involving the open discussion and joint deliberation of all options with respect to potential issues or changes between the Bureau and all interested parties. During such discussions and joint deliberations, interested parties (including, but not limited to, tribes and school officials) shall be given an opportunity to present issues including proposals regarding changes in current practices or programs which will be considered for future action by the Bureau. All interested parties shall be given an opportunity to participate and discuss the options presented or to present other alternatives, with the views and concerns of the interested parties given effect unless the Secretary determines, from information educed or presented during the discussions, that there is a substantial reason for another course of action. The Secretary shall submit to any Member of Congress, within 18 days of the receipt of a written request by such Member, a written explanation of any decision made by the Sec-102 STAT. 377retary which is not consistent with the views of the interested parties.”.