English language acquisition: state formula grant program

The Department of Education California received a $152.4 million formula grant from the Office of English Language Acquisition under the English Language Acquisition State Grants program (CFDA 84.365), effective July 1, 2025, with completion by September 30, 2026. California's Fiscal and Administrative Services Division serves as the prime grantee, obligated to distribute at least 95 percent of allocated funds to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs), school districts, and other eligible sub-grantees that directly serve English learner populations.

The funding supports comprehensive language instruction services and educational products designed to help English learners, including immigrant children and youth, achieve English language proficiency while meeting state academic standards. Eligible service categories funded through sub-grants include English language instruction programs, academic enrichment activities, professional development for educators, curriculum development, parent engagement initiatives, and technology-based learning solutions. As a formula-based allocation, this award reflects California's proportionally large English learner student population among the 50 states and territories receiving similar grants under CFDA 84.365. All sub-grantees are subject to Single Audit Act provisions and federal record-keeping requirements under applicable education regulations.