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

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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 , , and (c)
National Certificate of Eligibility (COE) Instructions (OMB Control Number )
Guidance
Chapter II of the Non-Regulatory Guidance for the Title I, Part C Education of Migratory Children

5. 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 Dept. of Education
NRG 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).

6. Upcoming changes in ID&R

7. 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.

8. 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

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

10. 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

11. MEP Eligibility under ESSA 101 Eligibility Vocabulary

12. 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

13. 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.

14. 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

15. 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.

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

17. 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

18. 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).

19. 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.

20. 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.

21. 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

22. 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).

23. 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.

24. 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.

25. 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

26. MEP Eligibility under ESSA 201 Revised and New Program Definitions

27. 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 , , and (c)
National Certificate of Eligibility (COE) Instructions (OMB Control Number )
Guidance
Chapter II of the Non-Regulatory Guidance for the Title I, Part C Education of Migratory Children

28. 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

29. 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

30. 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

31. 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

32. 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

33. 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

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

35. 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.

36. 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

37. 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.

38. 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.

39. 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.

40. 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.

41. 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.

42. 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

43. 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.

44. 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.

45. 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

46. 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

47. 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

48. 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

49. 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 and picked strawberries in Florida last year.”
2017 Non-Regulatory Guidance, Chapter II, C10 – C12

50. MEP Eligibility under ESSA 401 Tools for Recruiters

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

52. 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)?

53. 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

54. 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

55. MEP Eligibility under ESSA 501 Applying Eligibility Criteria To Case Scenarios

56. 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)?

60. 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, 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, Is Joaquin eligible for the MEP?

61. 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)?

62. 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). ? ? ? ? ?

63. 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, 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, Is Diana eligible for the MEP?

64. 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)?

65. 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. ? ? ? ? ?

66. 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

67. 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.

68. 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

69. 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.

70. 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, You interview the family on July 1, Are Jessica’s children eligible?

71. 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)?

72. 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. ? ? ? ? ?

73. 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

74. Packing Okra
Seasonal
Agriculture

75. 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, 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, The recruiter identifies Paul and his family on 07/01/17. Is Paul eligible for the MEP?

76. 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

77. 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)?

78. 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). ? ? ? ? ?

79. 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

80. Oyster - Harvesting
Seasonal
Fishing

81. Jorge Echegaray
Senior Education Specialist – ID&R Trainer
(866)