Migrant Education Program

Learn More About Migrant Education

https://www.education.pa.gov/K-12/Migrant%20Education/Pages/Overview.aspx

PA is the only state in the nation to have state funding for Migrant Education.

The program started in 1959, predating the federal law.

The law was enacted as a result of the growers' lobbying the general assembly out of their concern for young children's safety while their parents worked.

This state funding supports school district reimbursement, summer programming, and childcare services for children 0-5 years of age.

The goal is to ensure that all migrant students achieve challenging academic standards and graduate with a high school diploma or complete a High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED),

and upon graduation are prepared for responsible citizenship, further learning, and productive employment.