Neglected and delinquent

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded the Ohio Department of Education $1,309,612 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 children and 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 locally operated correctional facilities for children and youth, including dropout prevention programs for at-risk youth and support services for students returning from correctional facilities. The Ohio Department of Education, the state educational agency headquartered in Columbus, serves as the recipient and distributes subgrants to local educational agencies and state agencies providing free public education to eligible populations.

Performance occurs in Columbus, Ohio 43215, with a period of performance from July 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. The funding remains available to the state for an additional fiscal year for obligation and expenditure beyond the initial performance period. As a formula grant, the award amount varies based on the number of children and youth in eligible facilities within the state.