Determining MEP Eligibility under the Every Student Succeeds Act Presented by: Jorge Echegaray Senior Education Specialist June 2017

Disclaimer The information in this presentation has been developed from the recent release of the Non-Regulatory Guidance (March 2017) as well as other discussions and materials by the Office of Migrant Education. This information is very recent; as such, the potential implications and procedures for implementation are still being evaluated. New up-to-date documents and forms are being developed and should be available soon. Please contact the FL ID&R Office regarding specific cases and/or questions.

Objectives Understand the basic requirements for the MEP eligibility under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Become familiar with the new Law, Regulation, and Guidance Accurately apply these requirements using eligibility scenarios Discuss other scenarios that recruiters may encounter and apply new requirements to determine eligibility.

References Statute Code of Federal Regulations Guidance Sections 1115(b) and (c), 1304(c)(2), and 1309 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) of 1965, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) of 2015 Code of Federal Regulations 34 C.F.R. 20.81, 200.103, and 200.89(c) National Certificate of Eligibility (COE) Instructions (OMB Control Number 1810-0662) Guidance Chapter II of the Non-Regulatory Guidance for the Title I, Part C Education of Migratory Children

Current Laws/Regulations/Guidance in effect until June 30, 2017 Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) 1965 No Child Left Behind (NCLB) 2001 Non-Regulatory Guidance (NRG) 2003 Federal Register 2008 - Dept. of Education NRG 2010 - OME Revisions of Chapters II and III The ESEA has been amended several times - from 1965 to 1978 it was reauthorized every three years. Then in 1981 (ECIA), 1988 (Hawkins-Stafford Act), 1994 (Improving America's Schools Act) and 2001 (NCLB).

Upcoming changes in ID&R

Upcoming changes on July 1, 2017 New statutory provisions for the MEP under Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) will take effect on July 1, 2017. All MEP-specific statutory provisions in Title I, Part C, as amended by ESSA (2016), including the new program definitions affecting child eligibility, will take effect on July 1, 2017.

Recently Released Documents Guidance from OME Chapter II of NRG for Title I, Part C (MEP) – Released March 2017 National Certificate of Eligibility (COE) Final draft of the National COE has been released on May 14, 2017 States to use new COE by July 1, 2017

Understanding ID&R under ESSA Many things remain the same There are a few major changes Taking an ID&R 101 approach

101 Approach to ID&R under ESSA Vocabulary under ESSA 101 Revised and New Definitions 201 Review of Laws/Regs/Guidance 301 Tools for Recruiters 401 Eligibility Case Scenarios 501

MEP Eligibility under ESSA 101 Eligibility Vocabulary

ID&R Vocabulary under ESSA Eligibility Interview – (EI) – the date when the recruiter conducts an eligibility interview with an individual. For MEP eligibility: Recruiters must focus on moves that occurred “within the preceding 36 months of the eligibility interview (EI)” EI 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

ID&R Vocabulary under ESSA Individual – (I) – a person that could be the parent/guardian/ spouse or the child/youth. Residence – (R) – a place where one lives and not just visits. For MEP eligibility: In certain circumstances, boats, vehicles, tents, trailers, etc., may serve as a residence.

ID&R Vocabulary under ESSA Move – (M) – when an individual (I) changes from one residence to another, or travels from one place to another. Not a visit. Qualifying Move – (QM) – a move (M) that an individual (I) made under the following conditions: Due to economic necessity, from one residence to another, and from one school district to another. For MEP eligibility: The child has to make a QM The worker has to make a QM

ID&R Vocabulary under ESSA Economic Necessity – (EN) – moving because an individual (I) had a financial need. For example, could not afford to stay in the current locations, moving for work. For MEP eligibility: Moving to (1) visit family/friends, (2) attend a family event, (3) take a vacation, (4) take care of legal or other personal matters does not constitute making a move (M) due to economic necessity (E). Neither does returning home from one of these visits.

ID&R Vocabulary under ESSA Qualifying Work – (QW) – work that is seasonal or temporary employment, or personal subsistence, in agriculture or fishing.

ID&R Vocabulary under ESSA Engage – (E) – to begin working or performing Qualifying Work (QW). Having started the work. Soon After the Move – (SAM) – 60 Days

ID&R Vocabulary under ESSA Actively Sought – (AS) – having taken positive actions to look for qualifying work (QW). Recent History of Moves – (RHM) – moves (M) that resulted in the engagement of QW that occurred within the preceding 36 months of the eligibility interview (EI).

ID&R Vocabulary under ESSA Migratory Agricultural Worker (MAW) – an individual who, in the preceding 36 months, made a Qualifying Move (QM) and, soon after the move, engaged in new Qualifying Work (QW) in agriculture. For MEP eligibility: If the individual did not engage in new QW soon after the move, the individual may still be a MAW if the individual: Actively Sought (AS) such new employment, AND Has Recent History of Moves (RHM) resulting in the engagement in QW.

ID&R Vocabulary under ESSA Migratory Fisher (MF) – an individual who, in the preceding 36 months, made a Qualifying Move (QM) and, soon after the move, engaged in new Qualifying Work (QW) in fishing. For MEP eligibility: If the individual did not engage in new QW soon after the move, the individual may still be a MF if the individual: Actively Sought (AS) such new employment, AND Has Recent History of Moves (RHM) resulting in the engagement in QW.

ID&R Vocabulary under ESSA Migratory Qualifying Worker – (MQW) – a worker who is either a Migratory Agricultural Worker (MAW) or Migratory Fisher (MF). For MEP eligibility: MQW MF MAW MF = MQW MAW = MQW

ID&R Vocabulary under ESSA Migratory Child – (MC) – a child who is; (1) younger than 22 years of age; (2) entitled to a free public education; (3) made a Qualifying Move (QM) in the preceding 36 months: as the Migratory Qualifying Worker (MQW), or with a Migratory Qualifying Worker (MQW), or to join a Migratory Qualifying Worker (MQW).

ID&R Vocabulary under ESSA Qualifying Arrival Date – (QAD) – the date that both the child and the Migratory Qualifying Worker (MQW) complete the Qualifying Moves (QM). For MEP Eligibility: If the child moves before the MQW, the QAD is when the MQW joins the child. If the MQW moves before the child, the QAD is when the child joins the MQW.

Qualifying Arrival Date – (QAD) the QAD is the day they both arrive. If the child and the Migratory Qualifying Worker (MQW) moved together, If the child moved before the MQW, … the QAD is the day the worker arrives. If the MQW moved before the child, … the QAD is the day the child arrives.

ID&R Vocabulary under ESSA Residency Date – (RD) – the date when the child moves (establishes residency) into the present school district Perhaps discuss the difference between Residency Date and Enrollment Date

MEP Eligibility under ESSA 201 Revised and New Program Definitions

References Statute Code of Federal Regulations Guidance Sections 1115(b) and (c), 1304(c)(2), and 1309 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) of 1965, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) of 2015 Code of Federal Regulations 34 C.F.R. 20.81, 200.103, and 200.89(c) National Certificate of Eligibility (COE) Instructions (OMB Control Number 1810-0662) Guidance Chapter II of the Non-Regulatory Guidance for the Title I, Part C Education of Migratory Children

Definition of “migrant child” under ESEA Until June 30, 2017 The term “migrant child" means a child who is, or whose parent/guardian or spouse is, a migratory agricultural worker, including a migratory dairy worker, or a migratory fisher, and who, in the preceding 36 months, in order to obtain, or to accompany such parent/guardian or spouse in order to obtain, temporary or seasonal employment in agricultural or fishing work (A) has moved from one school district to another; (B) in a State that is comprised of a single school district, has moved from one administrative area to another; Eligibility Components Occurred in the past 36 months Due to economic necessity Is a change from one residence to another Across school district boundaries Made in order to obtain qualifying work

Revised definition under ESSA Starting July 1, 2017 The term “migrant child” means a child who is not older than 21 years of age, entitled to a free public education (under State law) or the child is not yet at grade level at which the Local Education Agency (LEA) provides free public education, and made a qualifying move in the preceding 36 months as a migrant agricultural worker or migratory fisher, or did so with, or to join, a parent/guardian or spouse who is a migratory agricultural worker/fisher (MQW). Qualifying move components Due to economic necessity From one residence to another From school district to another Made in order to obtain qualifying work Include date

New definition under ESSA The term “migratory agricultural worker” (MAW) means an individual who in the preceding 36 months made a qualifying move and, after doing so, engaged in new temporary or seasonal employment or personal subsistence in agriculture (which may be dairy work or the initial processing of raw agricultural products). Qualifying move components Due to economic necessity From one residence to another From one school district to another Occurred in the past 36 months

New definition under ESSA The term “migratory fisher” (MF) means an individual who in the preceding 36 months made a qualifying move and, after doing so, engaged in new temporary or seasonal employment or personal subsistence in fishing. Qualifying move components Due to economic necessity From one residence to another From one school district to another Occurred in the past 36 months

ID&R Vocabulary under ESSA Migratory Qualifying Worker – (MQW) – a worker who is either a Migratory Agricultural Worker (MAW) or Migratory Fisher (MF). For MEP eligibility: MQW MF MAW MF = MQW MAW = MQW

Qualifying Move (QW) Former NCLB New ESSA Due to economic necessity Until June 30, 2017 New ESSA Starting July 1, 2017 Due to economic necessity From one residence to another Across school district lines In the preceding 36 months In order to obtain qualifying work Due to economic necessity From one residence to another Across school district lines In the preceding 36 months In order to obtain qualifying work 2017 Non-Regulatory Guidance, Chapter II, D

MEP Eligibility under ESSA 301 Deeper Look at new Law/Regs/NRG

Non-Regulatory Guidance 2017 What remains the same: Children ages birth to 21 Children entitled to a free public education through grade 12 in the State (including preschool) Children who moved: as the qualifying worker, or with or to join a parent/guardian/spouse who is the qualifying worker Worker and children don’t have to move together. Soon after is now 60 days.

Non-Regulatory Guidance 2017 What remains the same: Eligibility for the MEP is 36 months from the migrant child’s most recent Qualifying Arrival Date (QAD) C and I moved past preceding 36 months C and MQW made QM = QAD C and MQW made QM = QAD C and MQW made QM = QAD Worker and children don’t have to move together. Soon after is now 60 days. 2016 2018 2019 2020 2014 2015 2017 EI

Non-Regulatory Guidance 2017 What remains the same: Qualifying Work (QW) - work that is temporary or seasonal employment, or personal subsistence, in agriculture or fishing. Worker and children don’t have to move together. Soon after is now 60 days.

Non-Regulatory Guidance 2017 What remains the same: Qualifying Work (QW) - work that is temporary or seasonal employment, or personal subsistence, in agriculture or fishing. Seasonal – employment that occurs only during a certain period of the year because of the cycles of nature. Worker and children don’t have to move together. Soon after is now 60 days.

Non-Regulatory Guidance 2017 What remains the same: Qualifying Work (QW) - work that is temporary or seasonal employment, or personal subsistence, in agriculture or fishing. Temporary – employment that lasts for a limited period of time, usually a few months, but no longer than 12 months. Worker and children don’t have to move together. Soon after is now 60 days. Employer states that worker was hired for a limited timeframe. The worker states he/she does not intend to remain in that employment indefinitely.

Non-Regulatory Guidance 2017 Major changes: Eliminates “intent of a move” as eligibility factor New Program definitions for: migratory child (MC) migratory agricultural worker (MAW) migratory fisher (MF) qualifying move (QM) Criteria and documentation requirement changes when an individual (I) “moved but did not engage in qualifying work” “Soon after” is suggested as within 60 days Worker and children don’t have to move together. Soon after is now 60 days.

Elimination of “Intent” as an Eligibility Factor Until June 30, 2017 Under the former NCLB, the migrant child’s move was directly related to the worker’s move in order to obtain/seek qualifying work. Confirming and documenting this intent (purpose) proved difficult for states. Under ESSA, the “qualifying move” (QM) for the worker and the “qualifying move” (QM) for the child do not necessarily need to be together. Qualifying move and the qualifying work may be separate and distinct components. According to the new guidance, the worker can establish his or her status as an “agricultural worker/fisher” (MQW) during a “qualifying move” (QM) then during a later move can make a “qualifying move” (QM) with the “migrant child” (MC) that could be unrelated to qualifying work.

Elimination of “Intent” as an Eligibility Factor Starting July 1, 2017 C4. Must the SEA determine whether the worker moved in order to obtain qualifying work? No. As amended, the ESSA no longer requires that a worker needed to move “in order to obtain” qualifying work. The new statutory definitions enable individuals to be considered migratory agricultural workers and migratory fishers without the need for recruiters or States to determine the intent or purpose(s) of the worker’s move. 2017 Non-Regulatory Guidance, Chapter II, C4

Engage (E) in QW as an Eligibility Factor Starting July 1, 2017 Now under the ESSA, the recruiter should focus on whether or not the worker “engaged” in qualifying work soon after the move. The individual must have moved due to economic necessity, changed residence, across school district lines, within the proceeding 36 months of the eligibility interview, and engaged in new qualifying work soon after the move, or if did not engage in new qualifying work then the individual: actively sought new qualifying work; and has a recent history of moves for qualifying work.

Individual who moved but did not “Engage” in new qualifying work soon after the move If an individual did not engage in new qualifying work soon after a move, then the individual may be considered a migratory agricultural worker or migratory fisher if the individual: “Actively sought” such new employment, AND Has a “recent history of moves” for temporary or seasonal agricultural employment.

Actively Sought The individual took positive actions to seek work (applied for qualifying work (QW), moved reasonably believing work would be available). Individual must have actively sought qualifying work (QW) soon after the move (SAM) (within 60 days). Worker’s statement is sufficient to establish that he or she actively sought qualifying work (comment needed). No supporting documentation is required beyond worker’s statement and the recruiter’s use of the comment section. 2017 Non-Regulatory Guidance, Chapter II, C10 – C12

Actively Sought – Sample comments “When the worker arrived, he applied at the local orange grove.” “Worker moved because he was told by his cousin that work picking watermelon would be available.” “The worker applied for work picking blueberries with a local crewleader but no work was available.” 2017 Non-Regulatory Guidance, Chapter II, C10 – C12

Recent History of Moves Within 36 months of the eligibility interview (EI). Since the word “moves” is plural, at least 2 other separate moves must have been made resulting in the engagement (E) of qualifying work (QW). RHMs must be due to economic necessity (EN) from one residence (R) to another (not necessarily from one school district to another). Did not E in QW Recent history of moves has to be due to economic necessity from one residence to another, but not necessarily from one district to another. When where what work Not a RHM RHM2 RHM1 EI 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Recent History of Moves Worker’s statement is sufficient basis to establish recent history of moves (comment needed). No supporting documentation is required beyond worker’s statement and the recruiter’s use of the comment section. 2017 Non-Regulatory Guidance, Chapter II, C13 – C18 Recent history of moves has to be due to economic necessity from one residence to another, but not necessarily from one district to another. When where what work

Recent History of Moves – Sample comments “The worker has returned for the strawberry harvest every year (2016 and 2015).” “The worker moved to Georgia in July 2016 to pick watermelon. The worker also moved to Maine in July 2015 to rake blueberries.” “The worker picked oranges in California in 2015 and picked strawberries in Florida last year.” 2017 Non-Regulatory Guidance, Chapter II, C10 – C12

MEP Eligibility under ESSA 401 Tools for Recruiters

S.T.A.M.P. of Eligibility S – School Completion T – A – Time of Moves Age of Child/Youth Moves Presently Engaged

Is the child/youth entitled to a free/public education in the State? Did the moves occur in the preceding 36 months of the eligibility interview (EI)? Is the child/youth under age 22? Did the child make a Qualifying Move (QM)? Did the individual make a Qualifying Move (QM)? Does the individual (I) (parent/guardian/ spouse or child/youth) meet the definition of a Migratory Qualifying Worker (MQW)?

The Individual moved and Soon after the Move (SAM) … Engaged in Qualifying Work (QW) Did NOT Engage in Qualifying Work (QW) Actively Sought (AS) Qualifying Work (QW) AND has Recent History of Moves (RHM) The individual is a Migratory Qualifying Worker (MQW) The individual is a Migratory Qualifying Worker (MQW) The individual is NOT a Migratory Qualifying Worker (MQW) Possible Eligibility Sec III. 4a Possible Eligibility Sec III. 4b

Is there a Migrant Child? Is there a Migratory Qualifying Worker (MQW)? Is the child younger than 22 years old? Did the Individual make a Qualifying Move (QM) in the last 36 months? Due to Economic Necessity (EN) From one Residence (R) to another From one school district to another YES NOT Eligible Is the child eligible for free and public education? NOT Eligible YES YES Did the Individual Engage (E) in Qualifying Work (QW) Soon After the Move (SAM)? Actively Sought (AS) Qualifying Work (QW) AND has Recent History Of Moves (RHM)? Did the Child make a Qualifying Move (QM) in the last 36 months? Due to Economic Necessity (EN) From one Residence (R) to another From one school district to another YES YES YES The child meets the age criteria, is eligible for free and public education, and made a QM YES The Individual meets the criteria of a MQW YES Did the Child MOVE: AS the “Migratory Agricultural Worker/Fisher”……… WITH the “Migratory Agricultural Worker/Fisher”…. TO JOIN the “Migratory Agricultural Worker/Fisher”? The Child is a Migratory Child (MC) YES

MEP Eligibility under ESSA 501 Applying Eligibility Criteria To Case Scenarios

Is the child eligible for the MEP? Is the child/youth entitled to a free/public education in the State? Did the moves occur in the preceding 36 months of the eligibility interview (EI) ? Is the child/youth under age 22? Did the child make a Qualifying Move (QM)? Did the individual make a Qualifying Move (QM)? Does the individual (I) (parent/guardian/ spouse or child/youth) meet the definition of a Migratory Qualifying Worker (MQW)?

Scenario 1 Joaquin, a 17-year old out-of-school youth, had not moved since he was about 10 years old. Because he could not find employment in his hometown of New Orleans (Orleans) he moved to Hammond (Tangipahoa) on March 3, 2017. Within a week of moving to Hammond, he applied for seasonal employment picking strawberries, but did not get the job. You interview the youth on July 1, 2017. Is Joaquin eligible for the MEP?

Is Joaquin eligible for the MEP? Is the child/youth entitled to a free/public education in the State? Did the moves occur in the preceding 36 months of the eligibility interview (EI) ? Is the child/youth under age 22? Did the child make a Qualifying Move (QM)? Did the individual make a Qualifying Move (QM)? Does the individual (I) (parent/guardian/ spouse or child/youth) meet the definition of a Migratory Qualifying Worker (MQW)?

Joaquin is NOT eligible for the MEP Is the child/youth entitled to a free/public education in the State? Yes – The youth has not graduate from high school. Did the moves occur in the preceding 36 months of the eligibility interview (EI) ? Yes – The move occurred March 3rd, 2017 Is the child/youth under age 22? Yes – The youth is 17 years old Did the child make a Qualifying Move (QM)? Did the individual make a Qualifying Move (QM)? Yes – The youth moved from New Orleans to Hammond, due to economic necessity (to find employment). Does the individual (I) (parent/guardian/ spouse or child/youth) meet the definition of a Migratory Qualifying Worker (MQW)? No – The individual did not engage (E) in qualifying work (QW) soon after the move (SAM). Although he actively sought work, he does not have recent history of moves (RHM). ? ? ? ? ?

Scenario 2 Diana, age 16 and still in high school, and her parents live in Baton Rouge. Diana and her parents moved to Natchitoches on June 1, 2017. For as long as Diana can remember, the family moves to Natchitoches each summer where her father works a temporary job gathering eggs at David’s Poultry. When they arrived to Natchitoches this past June, Diana’s father, Joe Smith, went to the poultry farm where he had worked for the previous two summers and found the business had closed. You interview the family on July 1, 2017. Is Diana eligible for the MEP?

Is Diana eligible for the MEP? Is the child/youth entitled to a free/public education in the State? Did the moves occur in the preceding 36 months of the eligibility interview (EI) ? Is the child/youth under age 22? Did the child make a Qualifying Move (QM)? Did the individual make a Qualifying Move (QM)? Does the individual (I) (parent/guardian/ spouse or child/youth) meet the definition of a Migratory Qualifying Worker (MQW)?

Is Diana IS eligible for the MEP Is the child/youth entitled to a free/public education in the State? Yes – The youth has not graduated from high school. Did the moves occur in the preceding 36 months of the eligibility interview (EI) ? Yes – The youth and her father moved to Natchitoches on 6/1/17 Is the child/youth under age 22? Yes – The youth is 16. Did the child make a Qualifying Move (QM)? Did the individual make a Qualifying Move (QM)? Yes – The youth moved due to economic necessity from Baton Rouge to Natchitoches. Yes – The father moved due to economic necessity from Baton Rouge to Natchitoches. Does the individual (I) (parent/guardian/ spouse or child/youth) meet the definition of a Migratory Qualifying Worker (MQW)? Yes – Diana’s father moved to Crescent City and SAM actively sought work QW AND has two recent history of moves (RHM) working at the poultry business. ? ? ? ? ?

East Baton Rouge Parish Baton Rouge LA USA Natchitoches Natchitoches LA With worker Joe Smith Parent 06/01/17 N 06/01/17 East Baton Rouge Parish Baton Rouge LA USA Natchitoches Natchitoches LA Actively Sought new QW, AND has a RHM for QW

Gathering Eggs Temporary Agriculture Worker’s Statement David’s Poultry After arriving, Joe Smith applied at the same poultry farmer he worked in the past but found that the business was permanently closed. Joe Smith moved to Natchitoches in the summer of 2016 and 2015 to work at the same poultry business. The worker would have worked gathering eggs for two months, just as he did in previous years.

East Baton Rouge Parish Baton Rouge LA USA Natchitoches Natchitoches LA With worker Joe Smith Parent 06/01/17 N 06/01/16 East Baton Rouge Parish Baton Rouge LA USA Natchitoches Natchitoches LA Engaged in new QW soon after the move

Gathering Eggs Temporary Agriculture Worker’s Statement David’s Poultry The worker would have worked gathering eggs for two months during the summer of June 2016.

Scenario 3 On June 1st, 2016, Jessica Rodriquez moves with her two children, ages 6 and 8, from Atlanta, GA to Bernice (Union) to live with relatives after losing her job in Atlanta. Jessica is hoping to find work similar to her last job in housekeeping, but finds the only way she can earn money is by working at a vegetable-packing shed packing various vegetables just harvested. She only plans to stay until the end of the season to save money and begins work packing okra July 15th, 2016. You interview the family on July 1, 2017. Are Jessica’s children eligible?

Are Jessica’s children eligible for the MEP? Is the child/youth entitled to a free/public education in the State? Did the moves occur in the preceding 36 months of the eligibility interview (EI) ? Is the child/youth under age 22? Did the child make a Qualifying Move (QM)? Did the individual make a Qualifying Move (QM)? Does the individual (I) (parent/guardian/ spouse or child/youth) meet the definition of a Migratory Qualifying Worker (MQW)?

Jessica’s children ARE eligible for the MEP Is the child/youth entitled to a free/public education in the State? Yes – The children have not graduated from high school. Did the moves occur in the preceding 36 months of the eligibility interview (EI) ? Yes – The children and their mother moved on 6/1/16 Is the child/youth under age 22? Yes – The children are 6 and 8. Did the child make a Qualifying Move (QM)? Did the individual make a Qualifying Move (QM)? Yes – The children and their mother moved due to economic necessity from Atlanta, GA to Bernice, LA. Does the individual (I) (parent/guardian/ spouse or child/youth) meet the definition of a Migratory Qualifying Worker (MQW)? Yes – Jessica moved due to Economic Necessity (EN) on 6/1/16 and engaged in Qualifying Work (QW) on Soon After the Move (SAM) on7/15/16. ? ? ? ? ?

Atlanta City School District Atlanta GA USA Union Parish Bernice LA With worker Jessica Rodriguez Parent 06/01/17 N 06/01/16 Atlanta City School District Atlanta GA USA Union Parish Bernice LA Engaged in new QW soon after the move

Packing Okra Seasonal Agriculture

Scenario 4 Paul, age 13, lived with his parents in Alexandria (Rapides). Unable to find work in Alexandria, Paul’s father moved on his own to Houma (Terrebonne) on August 8th, 2016 and within one week he begins working harvesting oysters. At the end of the season, Paul’s father returned to Alexandra on October 20, 2016. Shortly thereafter, Paul’s mother was able to find work in a restaurant in Lafayette. So, Paul and his parents moved from Alexandria to Lafayette on November 1, 2016. The recruiter identifies Paul and his family on 07/01/17. Is Paul eligible for the MEP?

Houma Alexandria Lafayette Soon after the move (SAM), the (I) engaged (E) in Qualifying Work (QW) Houma Migratory Qualifying Worker (MQW) returns 10/20/16 Individual (I) moves (M) 8/8/16 (MQW) and Child complete a Qualifying Move (QM) 11/1/16 (MQW) and Child move due to Economic Necessity (EN) Alexandria Lafayette Eligibility Interview (EI) occurs 7/1/17

Is Paul eligible for the MEP? Is the child/youth entitled to a free/public education in the State? Did the moves occur in the preceding 36 months of the eligibility interview (EI) ? Is the child/youth under age 22? Did the child make a Qualifying Move (QM)? Did the individual make a Qualifying Move (QM)? Does the individual (I) (parent/guardian/ spouse or child/youth) meet the definition of a Migratory Qualifying Worker (MQW)?

Paul IS eligible for the MEP Is the child/youth entitled to a free/public education in the State? Yes – Paul has not graduated from high school. Did the moves occur in the preceding 36 months of the eligibility interview (EI) ? Yes – Paul’s father’s move and the family’s move occurred in 2016. Is the child/youth under age 22? Yes – Paul is 13 years old. Did the child make a Qualifying Move (QM)? Did the individual make a Qualifying Move (QM)? Yes – Paul and his family moved due to (EN) from Alexandria to Lafayette. Paul’s father made a move due to Economic Necessity (EN) from Alexandria to Houma. Does the individual (I) (parent/guardian/ spouse or child/youth) meet the definition of a Migratory Qualifying Worker (MQW)? Yes – Paul’s father became a MQW on 08/08/16. He moved to Houma AND engaged in new Qualifying Work (QW) Soon After the Move (SAM). ? ? ? ? ?

Rapides Parish Alexandria LA USA Lafayette Lafayette LA With worker Paul’s Father’ Name Parent 11/01/16 N 08/08/16 Rapides Parish Alexandria LA USA Terrebonne Houma LA Engaged in new QW soon after the move

Oyster - Harvesting Seasonal Fishing

Jorge Echegaray Senior Education Specialist – ID&R Trainer Jorge.Echegaray@escmail.org (866) 963-6677 www.FLRecruiter.org