Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded $391,226 to Bernalillo Public Schools on July 1, 2026, under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060). The award funds culturally appropriate educational services and academic support for Native American students in Bernalillo, New Mexico through June 30, 2027. The formula grant addresses unique educational and culturally related academic needs of Indian students, ensuring they meet challenging state performance standards while gaining knowledge of Native communities, languages, tribal histories, traditions, and cultures. The program also funds professional development for teachers, principals, school leaders, and staff who serve Indian students, enabling them to provide culturally appropriate and effective instruction. Bernalillo Public Schools, a local educational agency serving a diverse student population with significant Native American enrollment, receives direct funding as an eligible LEA and has consistently participated in this program alongside other federal education initiatives including Impact Aid.