§ 39.31 - Conditions of eligibility for funding.

(a) To be eligible for direct formula funding as established in subpart B of this part, a day school, boarding school, or dormitory must meet minimum standards, or, failing to do so, must include in its financial plan steps acceptable to the Director for taking corrective action to meet the standards to be prescribed pursuant to section 1121 of the Education Amendments of 1978 (Pub. L. 95-561; 25 U.S.C. 2001). Until such standards are prescribed, the Director shall determine eligibility for funding in accordance with established procedures for authorizing Bureau operated schools.

(b) To be eligible for direct formula funding, a tribally operated day or boarding school or dormitory must meet the requirements of part 900 of this chapter (25 CFR part 900) for receipt of Bureau Education funds under contracts for school operation.