Indian education formula grants to leas

The Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded Porterville Unified School District a formula grant of $134,064.00 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, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students enrolled in the district.

Through this funding, Porterville Unified School District will deliver targeted educational services to Native American students, including academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and student support services. These initiatives are designed to help AIAN students meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. The district is required to maintain performance measures focused on student achievement in reading and mathematics, high school graduation rates, and culturally responsive activities, with a limitation of 5% of grant funds allocated to administrative costs.