Neglected and delinquent

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) $201,401.00 under the Title I State Agency Program for Neglected and Delinquent Children and Youth (CFDA 84.013) on July 1, 2025. This formula grant, with a completion date of September 30, 2026, supports educational services for neglected and delinquent youth in state-run juvenile institutions and adult correctional facilities. The program provides comprehensive educational interventions including academic instruction, special education support, career and technical training, counseling, and transition planning services designed to help these students successfully transition back to school or employment.

MDE administers the grant through sub-awards to the Mississippi Department of Human Services and the Mississippi Department of Corrections, both of which received allocations on February 4, 2026, under Title I, Part D Subpart 1. These sub-awardees deliver direct educational and support services to neglected and delinquent youth within their respective institutional settings, ensuring educational continuity and facilitating successful reintegration outcomes for this vulnerable population.