Indian education formula grants to leas

Washington County School District received $138,626.00 in formula grant funding from the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060) for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. This award supports comprehensive educational programs designed to address the unique cultural, linguistic, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students served by the district in St. George, Utah.

The funding supports academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services for Native American students in the district's elementary and secondary schools. These activities are designed to help AIAN students meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage, with performance measures focusing on student achievement in reading and mathematics, high school graduation rates, and culturally responsive educational activities. The district is required to limit administrative costs to 5% of the award and must maintain consultation with Indian Parent Committees regarding program implementation.