; (B) a local educational agency in consortium with an institution of higher education; (C) an Indian tribe or organization, in consortium with a local educational agency and an institution of higher education; or (D) a Bureau-funded school in consortium with an institution of higher education. (3) Eligible educators The term eligible educator means— (A) a teacher who teaches a minimum number of Indian students, as determined by the Secretary; or (B) a teacher who is Indian. (4) Indian tribe The term Indian tribe has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 5304 ). (c) Program authorized The Secretary is authorized to award grants to eligible entities having applications approved under this section to enable such eligible entities to— (1) reimburse eligible educators for out-of-pocket costs associated with obtaining teacher certification or credentialing by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards