Title VI American Indian/Alaskan Native & Indigenous Education Program

We support the District:

• Meeting the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of American Indian & Indigenous students, so that such students can meet the challenging State academic standards.
• Ensuring that Indian students gain knowledge and understanding of Native & Indigenous communities, languages, tribal histories, traditions, and cultures.
• Ensuring that teachers, principals, other school leaders, and other staff who serve American Indian & Indigenous students can provide culturally appropriate and effective instruction and support

Complete the form online | Complete el formulario en línea

What is the Title VI Program?

The Title VI Indian Education program is designed to help best meet the unique cultural, language, and educational needs of native youth. 

Who qualifies for Title VI Services?

ED 506 Introduction Letter

Children are eligible to receive services if they meet the definition of “American Indian” as defined in section 6151 of the ESEA and have completed the ED 506 Indian Student Eligibility Certification Form.

An American Indian defined in section 6151 of the ESEA is an individual who is: 

1. A member of an Indian Tribe or Band, as membership is defined by the Indian Tribe or Band, including any Tribe or Band terminated since 1940, and any Tribe or Band recognized by the State in which the Tribe or Band resides;
2. A descendant of a parent or grandparent who meets the requirements described in paragraph (1) of this definition; 
3. Considered by the Secretary of the Interior to be an American Indian for any purpose; 
4. An Eskimo, Aleut, or other Alaska Native; or
5. A member of an organized Indian group that received a grant under the Indian Education Act of 1988 as it was in effect on October 19, 1994

Enrollment Policy (REF - 6554.4)  - Refer to Attachment J-9 for information about Title VI Enrollment    

How does a student apply for Title VI Services?

Fill out the ED 506 Title VI Student Form (English) and either return it to your child's school or send it to the Title VI Office, with proof of tribal enrollment.

Parents: ED 506 forms may be mailed directly to the Title VI program: Title VI American Indian Education Program, att. Karmin Mendoza Hidalgo, 333 S. Beaudry Ave, 25th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90017. Once the information has been reviewed, a copy of the ED 506 form will be sent to your child's school.

School Site Personnel: Please follow these procedures when enrolling students into the Title VI Programs

• Support parents in completing the form as needed 
• Collect and review for completeness the submitted ED 506 forms
• Mail a copy of the completed ED 506 forms to MMED, Beaudry Building., 25th Floor, or upload a PDF copy to https://forms.office.com/r/M33iy0M9zk
• File the original form within the student’s CUM record
• The form does NOT have to be completed each year of enrollment

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