Indian education formula grants to leas

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded Rio Rancho Public Schools a $159,733 Formula Grant under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies (CFDA 84.060) program. This one-year grant, effective from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, supports the school district's comprehensive educational programs designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native students. The grant funds academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services to help these students meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. Rio Rancho Public Schools has been a consistent recipient of these federal formula grants, demonstrating its capacity to provide specialized educational services and resources that align with the Department of Education's objectives for supporting Native American student populations.