Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 160 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Chapter 160-1 › Subject 160-1-4 - GRANT PROGRAMS › Rule 160-1-4-.65 - Programs for Migratory Children

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
Purpose of Program
.
				Public Law
				107-100, Section 1301-1309 authorizes the
				provision of funds through state education agencies (SEAs) to local operating
				agencies to meet the special educational needs of children of migratory workers
				engaged in agricultural and fishing activities. This law assists states to
				support high quality and comprehensive educational programs that help migrant
				children overcome the challenges of educational disruptions, limited English
				proficiency and other difficulties that result from repeated moves; ensure that
				migratory children are provided appropriate educational services, including
				supportive services, that address their special needs in a coordinated and
				efficient manner; ensure that migratory children have the opportunity to meet
				the same challenging state content standards and student performance standards
				that all children are expected to meet; ensure that migratory children benefit
				from state and local systemic reform; design programs to help migratory
				children overcome educational disruption, cultural and language barriers,
				social isolation, various health-related problems and to prepare such children
				to make successful transitions to postsecondary educational opportunities or
				employment.
(2)
Terms and
				Conditions
. Subgrants are awarded for a 12-month period, July 1 - June
				30 annually. Recipients agree to adhere to the following program-specific
				regulations: 34 CFR Parts 76, 77, 78, 80, 81, and 86 of the Educational
				Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) and 34 CFR Part 200 .
				Subgrantees must also submit annual reports to provide program data and funding
				accountability; such reports are collected by the Department to aid in
				determining the effectiveness of the program design and to provide fiscal
				accountability for management of subgrant funds. These reports will also be
				used to assist the preparation of reports for the U.S. Department of Education,
				Office of Migrant Education, and to aid in review and evaluation of the Georgia
				Migrant Education Program design.
(3)
Eligible Recipients
. Local
				education agencies (LEAs).
(4)
Criteria for Award
.
(a) The LEA
				submits, through its Consolidated Application, the following information for
				approval:
1. The process utilized to assess
				the educational needs of its migratory children and, based on these needs, the
				process utilized to prioritize services to those migratory children who are
				failing, or most at risk of failing, to meet the state's challenging content
				standards and student performance standards,
and
whose education
				has been interrupted during the regular school year.
2. A description of the Title I, Part C
				Migrant Education service implementation plan(s) to be implemented and how the
				project(s) will meet the instructional and support services goals established
				by the SEA. This description must show that services are designed to meet the
				unmet needs of these migratory children.
3. A description of how and the extent to
				which the subgrantee will coordinate services with other state and local
				agencies serving migrant children and youth; how the proposed activities and
				use of funds will facilitate the enrollment, attendance, and success in school
				of migrant children and youth; and the ability of the subgrantee to meet the
				needs of
all
eligible migrant children, including three- to
				five-year olds and out-of-school youth as specified in the federal
				statute.