[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 25, Volume 1]
[Revised as of April 1, 2001]
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[CITE: 25CFR36.21]

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                            TITLE 25--INDIANS
 
     CHAPTER I--BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
 
PART 36--MINIMUM ACADEMIC STANDARDS FOR THE BASIC EDUCATION OF INDIAN CHILDREN AND NATIONAL CRITERIA FOR DORMITORY SITUATIONS--Table of Contents
 
                Subpart C--Minimum Program of Instruction
 
Sec. 36.21  Standard VI--Kindergarten instructional program.

    (a) The curriculum for kindergarten shall provide children with 
experiences which emphasize language development, native language where 
necessary as determined by 25 CFR 39.11(g), and performance of the 
requirements in paragraph (b) of this section. Such programs shall 
assist children in developing positive feelings toward themselves and 
others.
    (b) A kindergarten instructional program shall include but not be 
limited to:
    (1) Language (observing, listening, speaking).
    (2) Exploration of the environment (number, space and time 
relationships, natural science).
    (3) Psychomotor and socialization development.
    (4) Development of imaginative and creative tendencies.
    (5) Health education inclusive of the requirements contained in the 
Act of May 20, 1886, 24 Stat. 69.