### Question
Can you define what Indian means?


### Answer
**Indian** is defined as the following in *20 U.S.C. § 7881*:

> an individual who is—


(A) a member of an Indian tribe or band, as membership is defined by the tribe or band, including—


(i) any tribe or band terminated since 1940

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 7881*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > SUBCHAPTER IX-INDIAN, NATIVE HAWAIIAN, AND ALASKA NATIVE EDUCATION > Part A-Indian Education > subpart 6-definitions; authorizations of appropriations**

