Academic Achievement
Neglected & Delinquent

Subpart II - State Agency Programs

Title I, Part D, Subpart II - Local Agency Programs
The purpose of the Title I, Part D, Subpart 2 is to support local education agency (LEA) programs that collaborate with local correctional facilities for delinquent youth. These programs shall be designed to:

• Carry out high-quality education programs that prepare youth for high school completion, additional training, employment, or further education;
• Facilitate the transition from an institutional setting to further education or employment; and
• Operate dropout prevention programs in local schools for youth at risk of dropping out or youth returning from correctional facilities and delinquent institutions.

Local Education Agency Eligibility

Local education agencies with high numbers or percentages of children and youth residing in locally operated correctional facilities not operated by the state are eligible to receive funds under this subpart.

The state education agency shall notify LEAs within the state of their eligibility to receive a subgrant under this subpart.

Contact Information

Academic Achievement Division
Arizona Department of Education
1535 West Jefferson Street, Bin 32
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Phone: (602) 364-1926
Fax: (602) 542-3100
Coordinator: Jim Lovett
E-mail: James.Lovett@azed.gov

This page was last updated on
Tuesday, March 03, 2009.