Indian education formula grants to leas

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded a $367,137 Indian Education Formula Grant (CFDA 84.060) to the Oglala Lakota County School District, doing business as Batesland School, for the period of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. This formula grant provides funding to support comprehensive educational programs that address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native students in elementary and secondary schools. The grant supports a range of educational services at Batesland School, including general instruction, special education, English language learning, school nutrition, career and technical education, teacher training, and technology integration. The school district also receives additional federal grants such as Impact Aid and numerous sub-awards from the South Dakota Department of Education, demonstrating its commitment to supporting academic achievement, cultural identity, and holistic student development for its predominantly Native American student population.