In this part:
((1)) ** Community consultation** The term “community consultation” means a public gathering—
((A)) to discuss Native Hawaiian education concerns; and
((B)) about which the public has been given not less than 30 days notice.
((2)) ** Native Hawaiian** The term “Native Hawaiian” means any individual who is—
((A)) a citizen of the United States; and
((B)) 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 Kamaaina (long-term community residents) verification; or
((iii)) certified birth records.
((3)) ** Native Hawaiian community-based organization** The term “Native Hawaiian community-based organization” means any organization that is composed primarily of Native Hawaiians from a specific community and that assists in the social, cultural, and educational development of Native Hawaiians in that community.
((4)) ** Native Hawaiian educational organization** The term “Native Hawaiian educational organization” means a private nonprofit organization that—
((A)) serves the interests of Native Hawaiians;
((B)) has Native Hawaiians in substantive and policymaking positions within the organization;
((C)) incorporates Native Hawaiian perspective, values, language, culture, and traditions into the core function of the organization;
((D)) has demonstrated expertise in the education of Native Hawaiian youth; and
((E)) has demonstrated expertise in research and program development.
((5)) ** Native Hawaiian language** The term “Native Hawaiian language” means the single Native American language indigenous to the original inhabitants of the State of Hawaii.
((6)) ** Native Hawaiian organization** The term “Native Hawaiian organization” means a private nonprofit organization that—
((A)) serves the interests of Native Hawaiians;
((B)) has Native Hawaiians in substantive and policymaking positions within the organization; and
((C)) is recognized by the Governor of Hawaii for the purpose of planning, conducting, or administering programs (or portions of programs) for the benefit of Native Hawaiians.
((7)) ** Office of Hawaiian Affairs** The term “Office of Hawaiian Affairs” means the Office of Hawaiian Affairs established by the Constitution of the State of Hawaii.
