Indian education formula grants to leas

The Lawrence County Board of Education was awarded a $233,020 Indian Education Formula Grant (CFDA 84.060) from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. This one-year formula grant, effective from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, will fund comprehensive educational programs to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native students within the Lawrence County School District in Moulton, Alabama. The grant supports a range of services, including academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support, all designed to help Native American students meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. As a local educational agency, the Lawrence County Board of Education is a frequent recipient of this formula grant program, which provides funding to school districts, tribal organizations, and schools serving significant Native American student populations across the country.