Neglected and delinquent

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education $1,495,208 in formula grant funding for the Title I State Agency Program for Neglected and Delinquent Children and Youth (CFDA 84.013) effective July 1, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2026. This award supports educational services for youth in state-run juvenile institutions and adult correctional facilities throughout Missouri.

Under this program, the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education delivers comprehensive educational interventions including academic instruction, special education support, career and technical training, counseling, and transition planning services to neglected and delinquent children and youth. The state agency may sub-award portions of the grant to local educational agencies, departments of corrections, juvenile justice services, and other educational organizations to facilitate direct service delivery. These services are designed to help youth in institutional settings achieve educational continuity and successfully transition back to school or employment.