The Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education has awarded a $396,428 Formula Grant under the Education for Homeless Children and Youth (CFDA 84.196) program to the South Dakota Department of Education (Deca) to ensure that all homeless children and youth in the state have equal access to public education.
Through this grant, Deca will provide sub-awards to the Sioux Falls School District No. 49-5 and Rapid City Area School District 51-4 to deliver specialized educational services and support for homeless students. Key activities will likely include outreach, enrollment assistance, transportation, and supplemental academic and social-emotional programs tailored to the unique needs of homeless children and youth in these local school districts. The grant period runs from July 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.