Neglected and delinquent

The Superintendent of Public Instruction (Department of Education) received a $2.53 million formula grant 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). Awarded on July 1, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of September 30, 2026, this grant supports educational services for neglected and delinquent youth in state-run juvenile institutions and adult correctional facilities across Washington state.

The funding enables Washington to deliver comprehensive educational interventions including academic instruction, special education support, career and technical training, counseling, and transition planning services to incarcerated and institutionalized youth. As the State Educational Agency (SEA), the Superintendent of Public Instruction distributes these formula grant funds as sub-awards to state agencies, local educational agencies, departments of corrections, and juvenile justice services that directly implement educational programs. These services are designed to facilitate successful transitions back to school or employment for youth in institutional settings, ensuring educational continuity and supporting reintegration outcomes.