Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded a $121,387 Indian Education Formula Grant to the Washington County School District Inc., a U.S. local government and school district entity, for the period of July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. This grant funding is provided under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060) to address the unique educational and cultural needs of Native American students. The grant supports the school district in providing supplemental services and programs focused on improving academic achievement and meeting the distinct educational requirements of Indian students, such as through language and cultural initiatives. Additionally, the school district has received federal sub-awards from the Alabama State Department of Education under other Department of Education programs, including Title I, Special Education, and Career and Technical Education grants, which have funded objectives like meeting state standards, enhancing teaching quality, and responding to COVID-19.