Indian Gaming Regulatory Improvement Act of 2000

Indian Gaming Regulatory Improvement Act of 2000 - Amends the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act to make the Gambling Devices Transportation Act inapplicable to class II gaming where technologic aids are used in connection with such gaming. Provides for a strategic plan for National Indian Gaming Commission activities, including a performance plan.

Directs the Commission to establish a schedule of fees to be paid annually by each gaming operation that conducts a class II or III Indian gaming activity. Provides fee rates. Limits to $8 million the total amount of fees imposed in a fiscal year. Requires quarterly fee payment. Requires the aggregate amount of fees assessed to be reasonably related to the costs of Commission services provided to Indian tribes. Outlines specified factors to be considered in such determination, including the extent of regulation of the gaming activity by the State or Indian tribe, and the extent of Indian self-regulating activities. Requires the Commission to consult with Indian tribes in establishing the fee schedule.

Requires all fees and civil forfeitures collected by the Commission pursuant to the Act to be maintained in separate, segregated accounts and to be expended only for the purposes set forth in the Act.

Places class I gaming on Indian lands within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Indian tribes. Requires an Indian tribe, in a manner that meets or exceeds Federal minimum standards, to retain the rights with respect to class II gaming activities to: (1) monitor and regulate gaming; (2) conduct background investigations; and (3) establish and regulate internal control systems. Requires an Indian tribe or a State to conduct such activities with respect to class III gaming conducted under a compact entered into with the Commission, or under a related tribal ordinance or resolution.

Authorizes the Commission to provide grants and technical assistance to Indian tribes for training and assistance related to Indian gaming.