The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education has awarded a $1,210,015 Formula Grant under the Education for Homeless Children and Youth program (CFDA 84.196) to the Department of Education Arkansas, doing business as Arkansas State Accountability. This grant, with a performance period from July 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025, aims to ensure that homeless children and youth in Arkansas have equal access to free, appropriate public education. The funding will support services such as transportation assistance, academic support, professional development for educators, and coordination with local education agencies to remove barriers to school participation and promote the educational success of homeless students in the state. The Department of Education Arkansas may sub-award portions of this grant to local school districts, community organizations, and educational service centers to implement these direct services for homeless students across Arkansas.