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.
DTLL: Johnson-O'Malley Program Listening Sessions (2021)
The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) will hold two listening sessions on the Johnson-O'Malley Program (JOM) during the month of May. These sessions are designed to provide information and hear input from tribal leaders, tribal education staff,…
DTLL: State Assessment Waiver 2020-21
While BIE acknowledges it is critically important to measure student achievement and hold all students to the highest expectations, the current COVID-19 pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on our students' communities. The BIE has received…
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…
DTLL: School Reopening Plans Consultation (2021)
The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) would like your input on its school reopening plans. The BIE will rely upon the latest U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance regarding reopening its K…
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…
