Neglected and delinquent

The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) received a $720,450 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 award, effective July 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, funds educational services and support for neglected and delinquent youth in state-run juvenile institutions and adult correctional facilities throughout Michigan. MDE utilizes these grant funds to provide comprehensive educational interventions including academic instruction, special education support, career and technical training, counseling, and transition planning services designed to facilitate successful reintegration of institutionalized youth into school or employment.

MDE distributes a portion of these grant funds to sub-recipients, including the Michigan Department of Corrections, which received a subaward effective February 12, 2026 to support various Department of Education programs within the state's correctional system. The sub-awardee implements direct educational service delivery to incarcerated individuals, including special education, vocational education, adult basic education, and high school equivalency preparation. This coordinated funding structure ensures educational continuity for youth and adults within Michigan's correctional institutions while supporting their successful transition and reentry outcomes.