English language acquisition: state formula grant program

The English Language Acquisition State Grants program (CFDA 84.365), administered by the U.S. Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, awarded the Pennsylvania Department of Education a $19,105,632 formula grant to help ensure that English learners, including immigrant children and youth, attain English proficiency and meet challenging academic standards.

Through sub-awards to local school districts and other educational entities across Pennsylvania, the grant funding supports a range of services to assist English language learners, such as English language instruction, academic support for disadvantaged students, teacher professional development, educational technology, and child nutrition programs like the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs. The sub-grantees include the Northeastern School District of York County, Delaware County Intermediate Unit, School District of Philadelphia, and numerous other local education agencies providing these critical educational and support services to students.