Indian education formula grants to leas

Jay Public Schools I-1 received a $192,730 Indian Education Formula Grant (CFDA 84.060) from the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. This award supports comprehensive educational programs designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students in the Jay, Oklahoma school district. The funding enables the district to deliver culturally responsive K-12 educational services with a specific focus on helping Native American students meet state academic performance standards while preserving cultural heritage.

The grant-funded activities encompass academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services. As a school district serving a predominantly Native American rural community, Jay Public Schools I-1 utilizes this formula grant award to supplement existing educational offerings and address the specialized needs of its AIAN student population. The district is required to maintain administrative costs at no more than 5% of the award and must track performance metrics including student achievement in reading and math, high school graduation rates, and participation in culturally responsive activities.