---
kind: "section"
citation: "25 C.F.R. § 36.21"
title: "25"
number: "36.21"
heading: "Standard VI—Kindergarten instructional program."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/25/36.21"
---

# §36.21. Standard VI—Kindergarten instructional program.

- (a) The curriculum for kindergarten shall provide children with experiences which emphasize language development, native language where necessary as determined by [25 CFR 39.11(g)](/cfr/25/39.11.md?p=g), and performance of the requirements in [paragraph (b)](#b) of this section. Such programs shall assist children in developing positive feelings toward themselves and others.
- (b) A kindergarten instructional program shall include but not be limited to:
  - (1) **Language (observing, listening, speaking).**
  - (2) **Exploration of the environment (number, space and time relationships, natural science).**
  - (3) **Psychomotor and socialization development.**
  - (4) **Development of imaginative and creative tendencies.**
  - (5) **Health education inclusive of the requirements contained in the Act of May 20, 1886, 24 Stat.** 69.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: Section 502, 25 U.S.C. 2001; section 5101, 25 U.S.C. 2001; Section 1101, 25 U.S.C. 2002; 5 U.S.C. 301; 25 U.S.C. 2 and 9; 25 U.S.C. 2901, Title I of P.L. 101-477.

### Source

Source: 50 FR 36816, Sept. 9, 1985, unless otherwise noted.