The Montana Office of Public Instruction (OPI) received a $1,736,869 formula grant award from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education under the Migrant Education State Grant Program (CFDA 84.011), effective July 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. This award supports the state's efforts to ensure that children of migratory agricultural workers and fishers have equitable access to challenging state academic content and performance standards. OPI administers these funds by distributing them through sub-awards to local educational agencies, school districts, educational service centers, and nonprofit organizations throughout Montana.
The funded services encompass a comprehensive range of educational interventions, including supplemental instruction, academic support, English language development, school readiness programs, and career and technical education. The program emphasizes interstate and intrastate coordination of services, educational continuity through timely transfer of school records, and integration of migrant education services with other local, state, and federal educational programs. OPI is responsible for identifying and addressing the unique educational needs of migratory children, including preschool-age children and school dropouts, while maintaining compliance with federal administrative requirements, including a three-year record retention policy and audit obligations if federal expenditures exceed $750,000 annually.
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