Neglected and delinquent

The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) received a $1,491,657 formula grant award effective July 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, under the Title I State Agency Program for Neglected and Delinquent Children and Youth (CFDA 84.013) from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. This award supports educational services for neglected and delinquent youth in state-run juvenile institutions and adult correctional facilities throughout Maryland.

Under this grant, MSDE delivers comprehensive educational interventions designed to facilitate successful transitions back to school or employment for institutionalized youth. Services include academic instruction, special education support, career and technical training, counseling, and transition planning. As the State Educational Agency, MSDE typically sub-awards portions of these funds to local educational agencies, the Maryland Department of Corrections, juvenile justice services, and partner educational organizations to implement direct service delivery to students in institutional settings. The program emphasizes educational continuity and successful reintegration outcomes for this vulnerable population.