Neglected and delinquent

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded the Minnesota Department of Education a formula grant of $271,342.00 under the Title I State Agency Program for Neglected and Delinquent Children and Youth (CFDA 84.013) effective July 1, 2025, with completion by September 30, 2026. This award supports educational services for neglected and delinquent children and youth housed in state-run juvenile institutions and adult correctional facilities throughout Minnesota. The grant funds comprehensive educational interventions including academic instruction, special education support, career and technical training, counseling services, and transition planning designed to facilitate successful reintegration into school or employment.

As the State Educational Agency recipient, the Minnesota Department of Education administers these funds through sub-awards to local educational agencies, juvenile justice services, departments of corrections, and other educational organizations that provide direct service delivery to eligible youth populations. The program requires annual application updates and compliance with federal audit and record-keeping requirements under 2 CFR 200, ensuring proper stewardship of federal resources dedicated to educational continuity and successful transitions for institutionalized youth.