(SAN BERNARDINO) Barona Band of Mission Indians in San Diego has awarded San Bernardino High School a $5,000 education grant which will be used to purchase classroom photography equipment. District 62 Assembly Member Wilmer Amina Carter nominated San Bernardino High School  for the Barona Education Grant, which is the first program of its kind in California, created and administered by an Indian tribe. Each grant awarded is $5,000 and can be used to purchase supplies and materials that promote academic improvement, including books, computers, and other educational materials.

Since the program was launched in 2006, it has awarded a total of $300,000 to 60 schools statewide. Only one grant is awarded per state legislative district. Every elected official is given that opportunity to choose the school in their district.

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