The purpose of the handbook is to provide as complete a discussion as possible of all major Indian education laws and regulations and other education laws that affect Indian education. The intent is to increase knowledgeable Indian involvement in the educational process and the handbook is intended primarily for local use by Indian parents, Indian advisory groups, tribal education committees, Indian organizations and institutions, and others concerned with Indian education. The information is presented largely in question-and-answer format within a general outline. Detailed discussions of Title IV (PL 92-318 and PL 93-380) and the Johnson O'Malley Act include histories of the laws and some definitions, and stress participation by parents and community, eligibility criteria, and application procedures. Other programs discussed, usually in question-and-answer format, are PL 81-874, PL 81-815, Title VII, School Nutritional Programs (breakfast, lunch, and milk programs), and Title I of ESEA and Bilingual Education. (SB)