### Question
How does Services for Children of Substance Abusers define Indian tribe?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 280d*, **Indian tribe** is defined as:

> any tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community of Indians, including any Alaska Native village (as defined in, or established pursuant to, the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act [43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.]), that is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 280d*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER II-GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES > Part L-Services for Children of Substance Abusers**

