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

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 160-1-4-.65

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 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.

(b) All applications are reviewed by the Georgia Department of Education for evidence of reflection of the goals and objectives of the Georgia Department of Education and the Migrant Education Program, fulfillment of the statutory requirements of the federal law and compliance with both federal and state guidance for the Migrant Education Program. Occasionally, the Department may confer with an applicant for clarification or to request revision of some portion or portions of its application.

(c) Migrant Education Program subgrants are determined by a formula by the Georgia Department of Education. Prior to applying the formula, funds are set aside from the federal allocation for the following purposes: state administration of the program as allowed in the federal statute and other state-wide program functions. The remainder of the allocation is made available for subgranting to LEAs based on the following formula:
1. Number of Migrant Children

Number of migrant children, P3-22 years of age (.5 each)

2. Needs of Migrant Children

Number of migrant children in grades three through eight who scored below proficiency on State assessment in Reading/Language Arts (.2 each)

Number of migrant children in grades three through eight who scored below proficiency on State assessment in Mathematics (.2 each)

Number of migrant children in grades nine through twelve who failed one or more of the following: End of Course Tests (EOCT), Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT), or Georgia High School Graduation Writing Test (GHSGWT) (.2 each)

Number of migrant children appropriately screened and classified as Limited English Proficient (LEP) as set forth in State Board of Education Rule 106-4-5-.02(.2 each)

Number of migrant children in grades kindergarten through twelve who are overage for grade level by one or more years, working on course work below grade placement, or credit deficient (.2 each)

3. Priority for Service

Number of migrant children classified as having "Priority for Service" (.75 each)

The points from these three factors are totaled for each LEA, and then these totals are summed to determine the number of points that were available. Each LEA's point total is converted into a percentage. Each LEA receives as its allocation its percentage of the funds available for these three factors and any funds it generates under factor D, which follows.

4. Availability of Other Funds

There is a total of $150,000 available for this factor. When the LEA per pupil expenditure (PPE) is compared to the state average (average of LEAs with eligible migrant students only) PPE, it is eligible for funds under this factor if its PPE is below the state average PPE. Each LEA that falls into this category will receive a share of the $150,000 available under Factor D that is proportional to its share under Factors A-C above.

(5) Directions and Deadlines for Applying. LEAs utilize the State Consolidated Application to apply for Title I, Part C MEP funds. The State Consolidated Application is revised and updated annually to reflect changes in service delivery and is resubmitted formally for approval every three years. Budgeting of MEP funds for services to eligible children is completed annually by each LEA through the Consolidated Application portal. It is anticipated that funds for MEP services will be submitted to the State Board of Education for approval at its August meeting. Requests for information should be made to the Migrant Education Program, Georgia Department of Education, 1770 Twin Towers East, Atlanta, Georgia 30334.

O.C.G.A. Sec. 20-2-240.

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