English language acquisition: state formula grant program

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded the Louisiana Department of Education $6.115 million on July 1, 2026, under the English Language Acquisition State Grants program (CFDA 84.365). The award funds instruction and academic support for English learners and immigrant children and youth in Louisiana public schools, enabling them to attain English proficiency and meet state academic standards. The Louisiana Department of Education, the state educational agency, obligates funds through sub-awards to local educational agencies and other eligible entities, which must collectively receive at least 95 percent of the state's Title III allotment. Performance runs through September 30, 2027, with administrative oversight in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The English Language Acquisition State Grants program distributes funds to states based on their count of English learner and immigrant students to improve educational outcomes for these populations.