Indian education formula grants to leas

Lafourche Parish School Board received $216,707 in funding under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060), administered 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 Lafourche Public Schools located in Thibodaux, Louisiana.

The funded activities encompass academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services specifically for Native American students in elementary and secondary educational settings. These initiatives are designed to help AIAN students meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. The school board is required to maintain performance measures focused on student achievement in reading and math, high school graduation rates, and culturally responsive activities, with administrative costs limited to 5% of the award amount.