Title I – Part D – New Mexico Public Education Department

Title I, Part D – Neglected and Delinquent Program

Title 1, Part D Program Purpose

The general purpose of the Title 1, Part D Neglected and Delinquent program is to improve educational services for children and youth in local and state institutions for neglected or delinquent children, providing them with the opportunity to meet the same rigorous state academic content standards that are expected of all students. The program provides needed services for children and youth to make a successful transition from institutionalization to further schooling or employment. The intent of the program is to prevent at risk youth from dropping out of school and to provide them with a support system to ensure their continued education toward a high school diploma.