Tribally Controlled Schools are K-12 schools operated by an Indian Tribe or Tribal Organization and are not administered by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) schools are funded and overseen by the BIE.
In 2023, NM House Bill 198 allowed BIE & TCS to apply for and receive state funds for the first time. CCRB began a pilot program through NextGen state funds to provide funding to seven BIE schools to kickstart their career technical education (CTE) programs. In 2024, they received both state and federal funding (Perkins) through CCRB.
CCRB and BIE are working to strengthen our relationships with Tribal Nations by providing technical assistance to schools to help them provide students with a high quality education that reflects their unique cultures and communities.
For more information contact Denise Ojeda at Victoria.Ojeda@ped.nm.gov or 505-490-2160