Education for homeless children and youth

The South Dakota Department of Education received a formula grant award of $399,930 from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education under the Education for Homeless Children and Youth program (CFDA 84.196). The award, dated July 1, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2026, supports the state's comprehensive efforts to ensure homeless children and youth have equal access to free, appropriate public education. The program provides funding for services including identification and enrollment of homeless students, transportation assistance, academic support, professional development for educators, and coordination with local education agencies (LEAs) to remove barriers to school participation and minimize educational disruption.

As the state educational agency (SEA), the South Dakota Department of Education administers this formula grant and is expected to sub-award portions of the funding to LEAs, community organizations, and educational service centers for direct service delivery to homeless students within the state. The recipient organization must maintain program records for three years and comply with applicable federal audit requirements under 2 CFR 200.