Title I Program for Neglected and Delinquent Children (84.013)

 

Program

84.013 Title I Program for Neglected and Delinquent Children

 

Federal Agency

OFFICE OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

 

Authorization

Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, Title I, Part D, Subpart 1,as amended. 20 U.S.C. 6431 et seq.

 

Program Number

84.013

 

Last Known Status

Active

 

Objectives

To help provide education continuity for children and youth in State-run institutions for juveniles and in adult correctional institutions, so that these youth can make successful transitions to school or employment once they are released from State institutions.

 

Types of Assistance

Formula Grants.

 

Uses and Use Restrictions

Funds are used for educational or educationally related services. State juvenile institutions are eligible to use funds for institutionwide programs that integrate activities with other Federal, State, and local education programs in the institution. In facilities not operating institutionwide programs, services must be used to supplement, not supplant, those normally provided with State funds. This program is subject to non-supplanting requirements and must use a restricted indirect cost rate which is referenced under 34 CFR 76.564-76.569. For assistance call the Office of the Chief Financial Officer/Indirect Cost Group on 202-708-7770.

 

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

State educational agencies (SEAs). State agencies responsible for the education of neglected or delinquent children may apply to the SEA for subgrants. To be eligible for funds, juvenile institutions must provide 20 hours a week of instruction from nonfederal funds. Adult correctional institutions must provide 15 hours.

Beneficiary Eligibility

Children under 21 years of age in a State institution for neglected or delinquent children, or in an adult correctional institution, or a community day school operated by a State agency.

Credentials/Documentation

None.

 

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure

A State educational agency (SEA) may apply for State Agency Neglected and Delinquent funds as (1) part of its Title I, Part D, State plan submitted to ED under Section 1414 of ESEA or (2) as part of a consolidated State plan under Section 14302 of ESEA. To receive funds State agencies must apply to the SEA and provide information and assurance required in Section 1414 of ESEA.

Award Procedure

The Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awards grants to State educational agencies, that in turn, award subgrants to the State agencies that have submitted applications.

Deadlines

Established by the SEAs.

 

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Appeals

None.

Renewals

Although State plans are effective for the duration of Title I's authorization, SEAs are required to update plans to reflect changes. State agencies must update their applications annually to receive funds.

 

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

Funds are allocated through a formula based on the number of children in State-operated institutions and per-pupil education expenditures for the State. Each State's allocation is generated by child counst in State institutions that provide at least 20 hours of instruction from non-Federal funds; adult correctional institutions must provide 15 hours a week.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Generally, awards to States are made from July 1 to September 30 of the following year. In addition, funds remain available to the State for an additional fiscal year for obligation and expenditure.

 

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

Each State agency conducting a Part D program is required to evaluate the program's impact on students served at least once every 3 years.

Audits

In accordance with the Education Department General Administrative Regulations in the Appendix to 34 CFR 80, State and local governments that receive financial assistance of $300,000 or more within the State's fiscal year shall have an audit made for that year. State and local governments that receive between $25,000 and $300,000 within the State's fiscal year shall have an audit made in accordance with the Appendix to Part 80, or in accordance with Federal laws and regulations governing the programs in which they participate.

Records

In accordance with the General Educational Provisions Act and the Education Department General Administrative Regulations, certain project records must be maintained for 3 years.

 

Program Accomplishments

In fiscal year 2002, approximately 400 institutions participated and 220,000 students were served.

 

Financial Information

Account Identification

91-0900-0-1-501.

Obligations

(Grants) FY 02 $48,000,000; FY 03 est $48,682,000; and FY 04 est $48,000,000.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

Grants ranged from about $56,057 to $3,888,998.

 

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

34 CFR 203.

 

Related Programs

84.010, Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies; 84.011, Migrant Education_State Grant Program; 93.645, Child Welfare Services_State Grants.

 

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

Not applicable.

Headquarters Office

U.S. Department of Education, OESE Student Achievement and School Accountability Programs 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Rm. 3W214, FB-6 Washington DC 20202-6132. Contact: Gary Ritkin. E-mail Address gary.rutkin@ed.gov. Telephone: (202) 260-4412.

Web Site Address

http://www.ed.gov/offices/OESE/SASA/cepndprogresp.html

 

Examples of Funded Projects

Funds generally provide supple- mental instruction in core academic subjects, like reading and mathematics. In addition, funds support counseling, tutoring, and projects to facilitate the transition of children from State institutions back to locally operated schools.

 

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Not applicable - formula program.