Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded Poteau Public Schools, a U.S. local government entity and school district in Poteau, Oklahoma, a $153,331 Indian Education Formula Grant for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. This grant is provided through the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060), which aims to address the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native students. Poteau Public Schools used the Formula Grant funds to deliver various K-12 educational products and services tailored for American Indian students, including academic programs, support services, meals and nutrition, special education, rural education, teacher training, and English language learning. As both a prime recipient and sub-recipient, Poteau Public Schools has leveraged these federal grant awards to provide quality public education and support student success.