Federal Programs

Federal Programs

Published: 8/10/2026 2:18 PM

​​​​​​Federal programs provide funding and resources to states, and many of these programs are designed to help at-risk children. This website provides information and resources relating to federal programs, homeschool and non-public schools.​​​​

Homeschool

​​​This website provides parents and guardians opting for a homeschool environment with information, contacts and legal obligations pertaining to homeschool establishment and daily operation needed for compliance.

Foster Care

The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) emphasizes the educational stability of vulnerable students, including those in foster care. Children in foster care face many educational barriers, including traumatization, high mobility, and undiagnosed behavioral and health conditions. 

Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center Program

This website provides information on the Nita M. Lowery 21st Century Community Learning Center programs. This program supports the creation of community learning centers that provide academic enrichment opportunities during non-school hours for children, particularly students who attend high-poverty and low-performing schools.

​Non-Public Schools​

This website provides the laws regarding school attendance, minimum instructional hours, subjects taught and records kept for non-public schools operating in Kentucky.

School and Community Nutrition

This website outlines several programs that deliver quality nutrition and nutrition education to Kentucky students and other citizens.

Teacher Loan Repayment

This website provides information on the teacher loan forgiveness initiative.​

Title Programs

This website provides resources and information on the various federal title programs available to schools and districts.


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