Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded a $255,324 Indian Education Formula Grant to the Lawrence County Board of Education, doing business as the Lawrence County School District, for the period of July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. This formula grant funding supports the delivery of supplemental educational services and activities tailored for American Indian and Alaska Native students in the Lawrence County School District. The grant aims to help these students meet academic standards and connect with their cultural identities. The Lawrence County Board of Education has also received numerous federal sub-grants focused on areas such as special education, improving teaching quality, technology integration, and pandemic response, which have further enhanced the educational programs and initiatives provided to K-12 students in the district.