Disclaimer

This U.S. Department of Education Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) details information about federal funds and resources available to support Afghan children and their families, who have recently arrived or may be arriving soon to states and school districts across the country. Recognizing that all children in the United States have an equal right to enroll and participate in public elementary and secondary schools without regard to their or their parents’ or guardians’ immigration status, this DCL explains several sources of federal funding available to state educational agencies (SEAs) and local educational agencies (LEAs). Although the letter is specific to Afghan children and their families, the information applies to children and families arriving from other countries as well.

Title Funds to Assist Afghan Refugees in Schools. This chart describes Federal Title Funds (I, II, III, IV) and IY for programs and services that can provide support for refugee and immigrant children. These Federal funds are subject to supplement, not supplant, provisions. For guidance specific to each title program, the Spending Handbook for Title I, Part A; Title II, Part A; Title III, Part A, and Title IV, Part A is an excellent resource.