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Tribal Education Department Contact List

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Tribal Education Department Contact List

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2026 Tribal Education Department Contact List

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Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) of 1965 [As Amended Through P.L. 114–95, Enacted December 10, 2015] - SEE Section 8538

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We use the term consultation in reference to the public law requirement for certain LEAs (see the Affected LEA section for more detail ) , whereas collaboration refers to a general building of relationships with the tribes which we encourage all school districts to engage in to be culturally responsive.

Tribal Consultation is required by law for certain schools meeting criteria defined by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) of 2015, Public Law 114-95.

School districts, also called Local Educational Agencies (LEAs), who meet specified criteria are required to consult with tribes in their servie area. These LEAs are labeled "affected" LEAs.

For FY23, 56 LEAs meet one or both of these criteria and are required to consult with tribes.
Use the table below to access resources, tools and contact lists:
Affected LEAs
Criteria for Affected LEAs
Criteria* for school districts to be considered an affected LEA

School District has 50% or more Native American student enrollment, OR

School District received over $40,000 in Title VI funding **

* These criteria are based on previous school year data. For example, School Year (SY) 2021-2022 data will be used to determine the affected school districts that will be required to consult during the 2022-2023 school year.
** List posted on U.S. Department of Education website, see link under Resources below.
Covered Title Programs
LEAs who are considered affected (they meet at least one of the criteria above) are required to consult with tribes regarding selected federal funding programs covered under ESSA. These "covered" programs are specific U.S. Department of Education Title funds.

Covered Title Programs for ESSA Tribal Consultation:

Title I, Indian, Native Hawaiian, and Alaska Native Education

Part A: Improving Basic Programs Operated by State and Local Educational Agencies

Part C: Education of Migratory Children

Part D: Prevention and Intervention Programs for Children and Youth Who Are Neglected, Delinquent, or At-Risk

Title II, Part A: Supporting Effective Instruction

Title III, Part A: English Language Acquisition, Language Enhancement, and Academic Achievement

Title IV, 21st Century Schools

Part A: Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants

Part B: 21st Century Community Learning Center

Title V, Part B, Subpart 2: Rural and Low-Income School Program

Title VI, Part A, Subpart 1, Indian, Native Hawaiian, and Alaska Native Education

Affected LEAs are required to consult with local tribal officials on plans or applications for a covered program under ESSA

Tribal Consultation Training

Foundations of ESSA Tribal Consultation | Self-Paced Course (coming soon)

Tribal Consultation Guidance

ESSA Tribal Consultation Resources
National Comprehensive Center Toolkit Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
ESSA Arizona Consolidated State Plan, September 6, 2017 - The purpose of the consolidated State plan is to provide parents with quality, transparent information about how the ESEA, as amended by the ESSA, will be implemented in their State.
ESEA Section 8538 - Consultation with Indian Tribes
US Dept of Education Title VI, SY 2020-21 Title VI Tribal Consultation List

ED 506 Indian Student Eligibility Certification Form Link

*The Indian Student Eligibility form (ED 506) is filled out one time by parents/guardians to document eligible Indian students. This form serves as the official record of the eligibility determination for each individual child included in the student count. A separate ED 506 Form is required for each Indian child.

A new ED 506 Form does NOT have to be completed each year of enrollment in the school district as long as a signed, completed form is on file and there is documentation that the student was enrolled during the count period. Once an Indian child is determined to be eligible to be counted for a grant award, the school district shall maintain a record of such determination and shall not require a new form for a subsequent application for this grant.

The form is kept on file by the school district where the child is enrolled. The form is kept for three years after the child leaves the school district or graduates. After those three years, the form is shredded, unless there are outstanding audits not resolved, then the form is kept until the audit clears. Once the audit clears, the form is shredded.

If you have questions, please use the button below to visit the frequently asked questions page:

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Be aware of the distinguish between ESSA Tribal Consultation versus tribal collaborationWe use the term consultation in reference to the public law requirement for certain LEAs (see the Affected LEA section for more detail ) , whereas collaboration refers to a general building of relationships with the tribes which we encourage all school districts to engage in to be culturally responsive.

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Have questions? Need additional support?

Email: tribal.consultation@azed.gov

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SY26-27 Affected List organized by Tribes

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SY26-27 Affected List organized by Tribes

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ESSA Tribal Consultation for LEAs and TEDs