Indian education formula grants to leas

The Oroville Union High School District received a formula grant award of $125,563 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). The award period runs from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and supports comprehensive educational initiatives designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students in the Oroville, California area.

Under this award, the district implements targeted educational services and programming to help AIAN students meet state academic performance standards while preserving cultural heritage. Funded activities include academic instruction, culturally responsive programming, teacher professional development, and student support services focused on improving achievement in reading and math as well as increasing high school graduation rates. The district is required to maintain an Indian Parent Committee consultation process and limit administrative costs to a maximum of 5% of the grant funds.