What is the Johnson O'Malley Program Act?
An act that was implemented in 1934 that ensures that Native American children receive the educational opportunities that would not otherwise be provided. It is a supplementary program that provides specialized educational needs of Native American Students attending public schools.
Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma Johnson O’Malley Program
The Kickapoo Johnson O’Malley Program provides services to Native American children who attend Jones Public Schools, White Rock Public Schools, and McLoud Public Schools.
*Child must be an enrolled member of a state or federally recognized tribe or provide documentation of at least 1/4 degree of a state or federally recognized tribe (such as CDIB or enrollment verification) to be on the JOM program.
Required Documents
Complete JOM application with proper school official signature & seal/stamp
Updated CDIB or Enrollment Verification
Educational Support Application with proper school official signature and documentation (Athletics, Band, Class Dues, etc.)
Incentive Application (Letter from school official, such coach/teacher, must be submitted with Educational Support Application)
Services Provided
Basic School Supplies
Physical Education Shoes
Book Fair
Field Trip Fees
Class Dues
School Meals (breakfast/lunch payments)
ACT Testing Fee
Summer School Fee
Band Instrument Fees
Lab Fees & Material
High School Senior Deposit
* Services are provided when funding is available
JOM Parent/Guardian & Student Community Meetings
Indian Education Committee meeting held at the beginning of the academic school Annual year
Nominations for Indian Eduction Committee (IEC) Officers
Other special activities
Regular/Special Meetings Set By Parent Committee
Meet at least 4 times per academic year
Plan and initiate school activities
Educational support issues
Officers Of The Parent Committee Consists Of:
Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Secretary and Members.
The purpose of the Committee & JOM Coordinator is to promote the welfare of Indian children and youth in home, school, community, and tribe. Raise the standards of school achievement of Indian children. To bring close relationships to the home, and the school so that parents and teachers may cooperate intelligently in the education of Native American Children & Youth.