The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) press releases serve to inform the public and stakeholders about important announcements, initiatives, and updates related to Native American education. These press releases highlight the Bureau's efforts, events, and policy changes aimed at improving educational opportunities for Indigenous students across the country.

April 7, 2021

DTLL: Progress and Promotion Policy and Certificate of Completion Policy (2021)

On March 2, 2021, the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) hosted a Tribal consultation regarding two draft BIE policies: (I) Draft Progress and Promotion Policy, and (2) Draft Certificate of Completion Policy. The BIE is now planning an additional…


March 31, 2021

DTLL: Indian School Equalization Program and Student Transportation (2021)

The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) has received informal comments from Tribes and schools expressing the need to "update" the Indian School Equalization Program (ISEP) as well as the ISEP Student Transportation formulas and respective distribution…


Public Comment for 21st CCLC Waiver
December 11, 2020

Public Comment for 21st CCLC Waiver

The U.S. Department of Education is providing States, including the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) with program flexibilities to meet the needs of students and educators during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.


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