; and (E) 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 ). (2) Tribal essential community-serving institution pilot program (A) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Tribal Connect Act of 2023 , the Commission, in consultation with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and any other agency with relevant responsibilities, shall initiate, as part of the universal service support programs carried out under this section, either as part of the High-Cost Program or as a standalone universal service pilot program, a pilot program to be known as the Tribal Essential Community-Serving Institution Program — (i) under which the Commission shall— (I) provide an opportunity for Indian Tribes to request broadband internet access service at essential community-serving institutions located on Tribal land; and (II) authorize support for the development of infrastructure to provide the services requested under subclause (I) in a manner similar to the deployment supported under the High-Cost Program