and their applicable program regulations are as follows:

(a) Basic Programs (34 CFR Part 501).

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 3231(a) (1), (2), and

(3))

(b) Programs of Academic Excellence (34 CFR Part 524).

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 3231(a)(4))

(c) Family English Literacy Program (34 CFR Part 525).

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 3231(a)(5))

(d) Special Populations Program (34 CFR Part 526).

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 3231(a)(6))

(e) Program for the Development of Instructional Materials (34 CFR Part

537).

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 3231(a)(7))

(f) State Educational Agency Program (34 CFR Part 548).

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 3242)

(g) Evaluation Assistance Centers Program (34 CFR Part 549). (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 3244)

(h) Educational Personnel Training Program (34 CFR Part 561).

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 3251(a)(1))

(i) Fellowship Program (34 CFR Part 562).

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 3251(a)(2), 3253)

(j) Training Development and Improvement Program (34 CFR Part 573).

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 3251(a)(3))

(k) Short-Term Training Program (34 CFR Part 574).

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 3251(a)(4))

(1) Multifunctional Resource Centers (34 CFR Part 575).

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 3251(a)(5), 3252)

§ 500.2 [Reserved]

§ 500.3 What regulations apply to these programs?

(a) Except as described in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, the

Public
Recipient

Secondary school
Secretary

State

State educational agency

(b) Program definitions. The following definitions also apply to the parts listed in § 500.1:

"Act" or "Title VII" means the Bilingual Education Act, Title VII of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended by Pub. L. 98-511. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 3221-3262)

"Educational personnel" means teachers, teacher aides, paraprofessionals, administrators, school psychologists, guidance counselors, and other persons who provide or are preparing to provide instructional or support services in programs for limited English proficient persons.

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 3221-3262)

"Family English literacy program" means a program of instruction designed to help limited English proficient adults and out-of-school youth achieve competence in the English language. These programs of instruction may be conducted exclusively in English, or in English and the student's native language. Where appropriate, the programs may include instruction on how parents and family members can facilitate the educational achievement of limited English proficient children. To the extent feasible, preference for participation in the programs must be given to the parents and immediate family members of children enrolled in programs assisted under the Act.

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 3223(a)(7))

"Indian tribe" means any Indian tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska Native village or regional or village corporation as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (85 Stat. 688) which is recognized for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians.

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 3232(a)(1))