English language acquisition: state formula grant program

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education received a $5,526,958 English Language Acquisition State Formula Grant (CFDA 84.365) from the Office of English Language Acquisition, effective July 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. This formula grant provides funding to help English learners, including immigrant children and youth, attain English language proficiency while meeting challenging state academic standards. As the State Educational Agency (SEA) prime grantee, the Missouri Department is required to expend at least 95 percent of its allocation through sub-grants to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) and other eligible entities that directly serve English learner populations.

The award funds comprehensive language instruction services and related educational support delivered through 40 identified sub-grantee school districts and charter schools across Missouri, including major districts such as Kansas City Public Schools, Springfield Public Schools, and Rockwood School District, as well as smaller regional districts and specialized educational providers. Sub-grantees utilize the funding for English language instruction, academic enrichment programs, professional development for educators, curriculum development, parent engagement initiatives, and technology-based learning programs tailored to support English learner achievement and integration into mainstream academic curricula.