Subdivision 1. Definitions.
(a) The term used in this section has the meaning given in this subdivision.
(b) "Tribal Nations Education Committee" means the committee established through tribal directive, for which the commissioner consults on matters related to American Indian postsecondary education programs, policy, and all matters related to educating Minnesota's American Indian postsecondary students. The membership of the Tribal Nations Education Committee is determined by and at the sole discretion of the committee members, and nothing in this section authorizes the commissioner to dictate committee membership.
Subd. 2. American Indian community involvement.
The commissioner must provide for the involvement of the Tribal Nations Education Committee, American Indian postsecondary students, and representatives of community groups in the establishment of programs, formation of policies, and all other matters related to the postsecondary education of Minnesota's American Indian students.
Subd. 3. Consultation with the Tribal Nations Education Committee.
(a) The commissioner shall seek consultation with the Tribal Nations Education Committee regarding programs, policies, and all other matters related to the postsecondary education of Minnesota's American Indian students.
(b) Nothing in this subdivision prevents the commissioner from seeking consultation with individual tribal nations.