Durant School District 72

Durant School District 72, located in Durant, Oklahoma, is a U.S. Local Government and School District registered in SAM.gov since July 24, 2007, with its current registration valid until December 5, 2025. The district is dedicated to providing comprehensive educational services to students in the Durant area, with a particular focus on serving American Indian and Alaska Native students. Situated in southeastern Oklahoma, the school district plays a critical role in delivering high-quality public education and supporting diverse student populations through targeted academic and cultural programs.

The district has consistently received federal grants from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, primarily through the Indian Education Formula Grants to Local Educational Agencies (CFDA 84.060) and the Impact Aid Program (CFDA 84.041). These grants, ranging from approximately $227,000 to $270,000 annually, support a wide array of educational initiatives including academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, mental health services, and targeted support for Native American students. Durant School District 72 has also received sub-grants from the Oklahoma State Department of Education for various programs such as special education (IDEA Part B), school nutrition services (CACFP), rural education initiatives, vocational education, immigrant student support, and technology integration. Additional sub-awards have come from entities like the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education and the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, demonstrating the district's comprehensive approach to student development and educational excellence.