2005 California Education Code Sections 33380-33383 Article 6. California Indian Education Centers

33380.  The Legislature hereby finds and declares that Indian
children have not succeeded well in California public schools as
evidenced by low academic achievement at all grade levels, high
dropout rates and by the few students continuing their education
beyond high school.
   It is the intent and purpose of the Legislature to strengthen the
instructional program within the public schools by establishing
California Indian education centers.
33381.  The California Indian education centers established pursuant
to this article shall serve as educational resource centers in
American Indian communities to the American Indian pupils, parents,
and the public schools.  The centers shall be designed to:
   (a) Improve the academic achievement of American Indian pupils
with particular emphasis on reading and mathematics.
   (b) Improve the self-concept of American Indian pupils and adults.
   (c) Increase the employment of American Indian adults.
   (d) Serve as a center for related community activities.
   (e) Provide tutorial assistance to pupils in reading and
mathematics.
   (f) Provide individual and group counseling to pupils and adults
related to personal adjustment, academic progress, and vocational
planning.
   (g) Provide coordinated programs with the public schools.
   (h) Provide a neutral location for parent-teacher conferences.
   (i) Provide a focus for summer recreational sports and academic
experience.
   (j) Provide adult classes and activities.
   (k) Provide college-related training programs for prospective
American Indian teachers.
   (l) Provide libraries and other related educational material.
33382.  The State Board of Education, upon the advice and
recommendations of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, shall
adopt guidelines for the selection and administration of the
California Indian education centers.
33383.  Application for the establishment of a California Indian
education center may be made to the State Board of Education by any
tribal group or incorporated Indian association, either separately or
jointly, upon forms provided by the Department of Education.