The Connecticut Department of Education received a $983,098 Formula Grant award from the United States Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education under the Education for Homeless Children and Youth program (CFDA 84.196). The grant period runs from July 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.
Under this award, the Connecticut Department of Education will provide services to ensure all homeless children and youth have equal access to free, appropriate public education. Specifically, grant funds will be used to establish or designate homeless liaisons, provide professional development on the needs of homeless students, and conduct community outreach to identify and support homeless families and youth. The funding will also support identifying and enrolling homeless children not currently attending school.
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