TITLE I, Part D - PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WHO ARE NEGLECTED, DELINQUENT. OR AT-RISK - Guidance on Allowable and Unallowable Expenditures

Oct 10, 2026

Guidance outlines how a state or local agency may use Title I, Part D funds for programs and projects that build children’s knowledge and skills to support successful transitions into local schools, further education, or employment. The document lists allowable expenditures including transition services, preplacement programs, essential support services such as staffing, counseling, career and technical education, professional development aligned with Title I, and related materials, equipment, and instructional services. It also specifies unallowable expenditures such as required textbooks, uniforms, promotional items, personal cell phones, facility maintenance, and full meals or student gifts/incentives beyond small educational prizes.

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Allowable Expenditures

Transition services and preplacement programs

Essential support services and professional development

Supplemental instructional materials and parent engagement

Unallowable Expenditures

Prohibited items for programs and projects

Prohibited items for parent engagement activities

TITLE I, Part D: PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION PROGRAMS FORCHILDREN AND YOUTH WHO ARE NEGLECTED, DELINQUENT. OR AT-RISK Guidance on Allowable and Unallowable Expenditures A State or Local Agency shall use funds received under the subpart only for programs and projects that provide children with the knowledge and skills to make a successful transition into local schools, further education, or employment. | Allowable Expenditures | Unallowable Expenditures | | --- | --- | | Programs and Projects May include-
Transition services
􀂃 Preplacement programs- I.e. College courses
􀂃 Worksite schools-Partnerships with employers to create programs for successful transition to postsecondary education and employment.
Essential support services
􀂃 Personnel-Teachers, tutors, Transition Specialist, etc. including benefits
􀂃 Career and technical education staff
􀂃 Counseling
Professional Development aligned with Title I, Part D
􀂃 Stipends/and/or substitutes for staff
􀂃 Educational Consultants
􀂃 Materials and supplies necessary for PD
Supplemental instructional materials and supplies
􀂃 Diagnostic and progress monitoring materials
􀂃 Acquisition of equipment- I.e. Chromebooks, projectors, printers, etc.
􀂃 Software
􀂃 Technology to upgrade systems
􀂃 Instructional purchased services and printing costs
􀂃 Instructional materials-workbooks, teacher guides, etc.
􀂃 Furniture-class use only
Parent Engagement
􀂃 Cost for activities including materials, transportation, childcare, and light refreshments. | Programs and Projects May not include-
Required textbooks
Clothing (Uniforms)
Promotional items
Cell phones for personal use
Building maintenance or repairs
Equipment required for daily operation of facility.
Full meals for Parent Engagement Activities
Student gifts, incentives, or prizes (small educational prizes are allowable)
Entertainment, recreation, or social events | Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns. Illinois State Board of Education Title Grants Division (217) 782-3950

FAQs

What is the core purpose of Title I, Part D funds under this guidance?

Funds must support programs and projects that provide children with knowledge and skills for successful transitions into local schools, further education, or employment.

Which costs are considered allowable expenditures?

Allowable costs include transition services, preplacement programs, essential support services (such as personnel and counseling), Title I-aligned professional development, supplemental instructional materials, diagnostic and progress monitoring materials, equipment and software, instructional purchased services and printing, and certain furniture costs limited to class use.

What expenditures are not allowed under this guidance?

Not allowed are required textbooks, clothing/uniforms, promotional items, personal cell phones, building maintenance or repairs, equipment required for daily facility operation, full meals for parent engagement activities, and student gifts, incentives, or prizes (small educational prizes are allowed).

Oct 10, 2026

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