Title VI - Indian Education Program Overview
The primary goal of the Lafourche Parish Indian Education Department is to empower the students with skills that will ensure a quality education, while preserving Native American culture.
This is done through the following services/activities:
Student Eligibility:
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"Indian" is defined by stature. Students are eligible if they are enrolled or have a parent or grandparent enrolled in a recognized tribe
- Students must claim tribal membership through one of the following categories:
- Federal recognized tribe
- State recognized tribe
- Tribes must be indigenous to the United States
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A valid 506 form signed and dated by the parent or guardian
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Once completed and accepted, 506 forms are good for the duration of the student's enrollment of the LEA