1. STAMP of MEP Eligibility
Presented by:
Louisiana MEP ID&R Team

2. Authorities 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

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

4. S.T.A.M.P. of Eligibility School Completion
Make sure the child/youth has:
NOT graduated from high school;
NOT earned a GED.
The child must still be eligible for free and public education in the State.

5. Time of move S.T.A.M.P. of Eligibility
The recruiter must focus on moves that occurred in the preceding 36 months of the eligibility interview.

6. Age S.T.A.M.P. of Eligibility
Make sure the child/youth is younger than 22 years of age.

7. Moves S.T.A.M.P. of Eligibility
Make sure the child/youth and the Migratory Qualifying Worker made a Qualifying Move.
moved due to economic necessity
from one residence to another
from one school district to another

8. Due to economic necessity
S.T.A.M.P. of Eligibility
The child’s and the Migratory Qualifying Worker’s moves…
Due to economic necessity
Examples of Economic Necessity
Not able to afford to stay in the current location
Move in order to earn a living

9. From one residence to another
S.T.A.M.P. of Eligibility
The child’s and the Migratory Qualifying Worker’s moves…
to live and not just to visit.
Does not include:
Visit family or friends
Attend a wedding
Take a vacation
Take care of “legal” matters
From one residence to another

10. From one school district to another
S.T.A.M.P. of Eligibility
The child’s and the Migratory Qualifying Worker’s moves…
From one school district to another
Across school district lines
From Texas to Louisiana
From Mexico to Florida
From Tangipahoa Parish to Jefferson Parish

11. From one school district to another Due to economic necessity
S.T.A.M.P. of Eligibility
The child’s and the Migratory Qualifying Worker’s moves must be Qualifying Moves…
AND
From one school district to another
Change of residence
Due to economic necessity
All criteria must be met

12. “To-join” or “precede” the Migratory Qualifying Worker
S.T.A.M.P. of Eligibility
The child’s and the Migratory Qualifying Worker’s moves…
The child moved “as” the Migratory Qualifying Worker
The child moved “with” the Migratory Qualifying Worker.
The child moved “to join” or “precede” the Migratory Qualifying Worker.
“As”, “With”,
“To-join” or “precede” the Migratory Qualifying Worker

13. Presently Engaged in Qualifying Work
S.T.A.M.P. of Eligibility
Presently Engaged in Qualifying Work
Soon After the Move, the individual engaged in:
Seasonal or Temporary
Agricultural or Fishing work.

14. “did NOT Engage in Qualifying Work Soon After the Move”
S.T.A.M.P. of Eligibility
Presently Engaged in Qualifying Work
“did NOT Engage in Qualifying Work Soon After the Move”
An individual who did not engage in Qualifying Work soon after a move may still be considered to be a Migratory Qualifying Worker if ..
Soon After the Move the individual …
Actively Sought Qualifying Work
and
Has Recent History of Moves that resulted in the engagement of Qualifying Work.
The law reads “in order to” seek or obtain temporary or seasonal employment in agricultural or fishing work.

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

16. “Seasonal or Temporary”
S.T.A.M.P. of Eligibility
Presently Engaged in Qualifying Work
“Seasonal or Temporary”
Seasonal – Employment that occurs only during a certain period of the year because of the cycles of nature.
The law reads “in order to” seek or obtain temporary or seasonal employment in agricultural or fishing work.

17. “Seasonal or Temporary”
S.T.A.M.P. of Eligibility
Presently Engaged in Qualifying Work
“Seasonal or Temporary”
Temporary – Employment that lasts for a limited period of time, usually a few months, but no longer than 12 months.
Employer states that worker was hired for a limited timeframe.
The worker states he/she does not intend to remain in that employment indefinitely.
The law reads “in order to” seek or obtain temporary or seasonal employment in agricultural or fishing work.

18. “Agricultural or Fishing Work”
S.T.A.M.P. of Eligibility
Presently Engaged in Qualifying Work
“Agricultural or Fishing Work”
Agricultural Work – The production or initial processing of crops, dairy products, poultry, or livestock, and the cultivation or harvesting and initial processing of trees. It consists of work performed for wages or personal subsistence.
The law reads “in order to” seek or obtain temporary or seasonal employment in agricultural or fishing work.

19. “Agricultural or Fishing Work”
S.T.A.M.P. of Eligibility
Presently Engaged in Qualifying Work
“Agricultural or Fishing Work”
Fishing Work – The catching or initial processing of fish or shellfish or the raising or harvesting of fish or shellfish at fish farms. It consists of work performed for wages or personal subsistence.
The law reads “in order to” seek or obtain temporary or seasonal employment in agricultural or fishing work.

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

21. Questions?

22. LMEP ID&R Team
Please reach out to the LMEP ID&R Team at mep.org. The ID&R Team is available to assist with ID&R questions, recruitment efforts or anything else that may come up.
Matt Flaherty
(207)
Susan “Nae” McDaniel
Ray Melecio
(813)
Tomi Soto
(956)