The West Virginia Department of Education received a $992,804 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education under the Title I State Agency Program for Neglected and Delinquent Children and Youth (CFDA 84.013). The grant period is from July 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.
The funding will support educational services for neglected and delinquent children and youth in State-run institutions for juveniles and adult correctional facilities in West Virginia. Specifically, the grant will help provide educational continuity so these youth can successfully transition to school or employment upon release. This aligns with the overall goal of the Title I State Agency Program for Neglected and Delinquent Children and Youth to address the unique educational needs of children and youth in State-operated institutions.