### Question
How does DETERMINATION AND EDUCATION ASSISTANCE define existing contracting party?


### Answer
Under *25 U.S.C. § 5348*, **existing contracting party** is defined as:

> a contracting party that has a contract under sections 5342 to 5348 of this title that is in effect on December 31, 2018

#### Citation:
  - *25 U.S.C. § 5348*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 46-INDIAN SELF-DETERMINATION AND EDUCATION ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER II-CONTRACTS WITH STATES**

