English language acquisition: state formula grant program

The Utah State Board of Education (USOE) received a $6.65 million English Language Acquisition State Grants award (CFDA 84.365) from the Department of Education's Office of English Language Acquisition on July 1, 2025, with performance through September 30, 2026. As the State Educational Agency (SEA) prime grantee, USOE 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, including immigrant children and youth. The program supports comprehensive language instruction services, academic enrichment, professional development for educators, curriculum development, parent engagement initiatives, and technology-based learning programs designed to help English learners achieve English language proficiency while meeting challenging state academic standards.

USOE distributed the award through 31 documented sub-awards to LEAs and educational service providers across Utah, with sub-grant awards issued between November 10, 2025 and December 17, 2025. Sub-awardees included major school districts (Jordan, Washington County, Alpine, Canyons, Nebo, Provo City, Logan City), specialized schools (Guadalupe Schools, Dual Immersion Academy, Beehive Science and Technology Academy), charter schools, and community-based educational providers. The sub-awards supported dual designations of Title III Immigrant Flow-Through (26IMM) and English Language Flow-Through (26ELFT) funding, enabling school districts and qualifying educational entities to provide targeted English language instruction, academic support services, and supplemental educational programs to English learner student populations across urban, suburban, and rural jurisdictions throughout the state.