Indian education formula grants to leas

Yakima Public Schools received $162,987 in funding under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060), awarded by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. The award, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, supports comprehensive educational programs designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students enrolled in the school district.

The funded activities include academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services for Native American students in elementary and secondary educational settings. These services are designed to help AIAN students meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. The program requires Yakima Public Schools to maintain performance measures focused on student achievement in reading and mathematics, high school graduation rates, and culturally responsive activities, with administrative costs limited to 5% of the total award.