Neglected and delinquent

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded the Illinois State Board of Education $634,984 on July 1, 2026, under the Title I State Agency Program for Neglected and Delinquent Children and Youth (CFDA 84.013), a formula grant providing educational continuity for neglected and delinquent youth in state-run institutions for juveniles, community day programs, and adult correctional institutions to support successful transitions to school or employment.

The award funds educational services for children and youth ages 5–17 in local, tribal, and state institutions for neglected or delinquent children, including adult correctional facilities. The Illinois State Board of Education, the state educational agency, administers the award with place of performance in Springfield, Illinois. The ultimate completion date is September 30, 2027. The State of Illinois, through its Office of the Governor, is the parent entity. The funds remain available for obligation and expenditure through the additional fiscal year following award.