Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Tara Sweeney participates in the reopening of the Santa Rosa Ranch School, located on the Tohono O’odham Nation in Arizona, on March 25, 2019. Photo: Office of Public Affairs / Indian Affairs
In support of local and Tribal communities, the Bureau of Indian Education is temporarily closing schools, on a case-by-case basis, to match local Tribal and State decisions to ensure we are aligned with our communities.
According to the BIE, staff and students report initially to their school site to ensure an orderly transition period as BIE provides communications to school leaders, staff and parents about what to expect during the closure period.
BIE Director Memo to School Leaders
BIE-Funded School Closure Guidance Memorandum
The Bureau of Indian Affairs maintains a COVID-19 page at:
More information on BIE school closures policies can be found at:
https://www.bia.gov/covid-19/school-closures