Indian education formula grants to leas

Bristow School District I-002 received a formula grant award of $129,106.00 from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060) for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. This award funds comprehensive educational programming designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students enrolled in the district.

The grant supports services and activities including academic instruction, cultural programming, professional development for educators, and targeted student support services aimed at enabling Native American students to meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. As an Oklahoma-based school district with significant Native American student enrollment, Bristow School District I-002 is exempt from the standard eligibility requirement of enrolling at least 10 Indian children or having Indians constitute 25 percent of total enrollment, allowing the district to effectively direct resources toward culturally responsive educational initiatives that advance student achievement in core academic areas.